Description
Book SynopsisA clear, simple introduction to cricket skills for players aged 7-10.The
Know the Game Complete Skills series is a perfect introduction to a sport for every budding player. Compiled from the individual Know the Game Cricket titles, the book will teach young players the basic skills they need to start enjoying the sport by giving them plenty of simple practice drills and showing how the star players do it. In this book, players will learn :
Batting:How to: control the bat, face a bowler, play all the shots, ''read'' a bowler, understand the field, run between the wickets
Bowling: Profile of a bowler, bowling to a plan , bowling actions, the run-up and release, swing bowling, seam bowling, spin bowling and variations
Fielding: The field and field placings, the ready position, close catching, catching in the deep, overarm throw, intercepts, retrieving the ball, the long barrier, wicketkeeping skillsClearly illustrated an
Table of ContentsPART ONE: BATTING Introduction Equipment Perfect preparation Front foot defence Back foot defence Leaving the ball Front foot driving Back foot driving The square cut The pull The leg glance The sweep shot Good running
PART TWO: BOWLING Introduction Bowling to a plan Bowling actions Breaking it down Swing bowling Seam bowling Spin bowling Spin variations
PART THREE: FIELDING Introduction The getting ready position Close catching Catching in the deep Overarm throw One-handed intercept Two-handed intercept Crow hop Retrieving the ball The long barrier Wicketkeeping skills Wicketkeeping standing up Wicketkeeping standing back
