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[tim2000s]

Tied in to what has already been said, focus is key. Practice confirms your ability, focus enables you to pull it of on the day. My best Fielding and catching has come when I have been focused on the ball.

[Bez013]

As most others have stated it is practice and having confidence in your skills that allows you to execute properly.

I used to get worried about taking catches and stopping balls hit hard, I had to practice a lot, I'm still not what I would call a great fielder as I'm not the fastest so sometimes can't cut the ball off or reach a catch that others might get to, but I'm confident that I will catch 9 out of 10 chances that I get my hands to and I will stop most things if I can get near enough to them even if that means using your body to block the ball.