Technique Basics - Fielding

Learning Outcomes

Practice fielding skills

Description Of Activity

CATCHING

• Feet shoulder-width apart, knees bent
• Keep head still, eyes on the ball
• Use 2 hands to create a large catching area
• Fingers point up, down, or to the side
• Give with the ball

THROWING

• Hold the ball with fingers across the seam
• Start side on and finish front on to the target
• Keep elbow above the shoulder and wrist
• outside elbow during the throw

DEFENSIVE FIELDING

• Always attempt to gather the ball with the hands
• The body is the second line of defense
• Watch the ball into the hands
• Bend hips and knees as low as possible
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ATTACKING FIELDING

• Back foot right angles to the ball
• Low body weight
• Head in line with the ball, watch the ball into the hands

Equipment/Material Required

• 2 ball
• 10 cones & 2 stumps (10-14 per group)