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joeljonno

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Basic wicket keeping training
« on: July 15, 2013, 12:10:42 PM »

Hi

Was talking to a lad that keeps for one of our teams and he was saying he has never really been trained, he has just done it how he feels best.

Where would be the best place to direct him to get some basic tips?  I presume there'll be something on youtube? Or can you post some tips here that I can pass on?

He is not looking for coaching at the moment and not really looking to spend any money.

Thanks

Joel
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Re: Basic wicket keeping training
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2013, 12:13:33 PM »

At work so can't find the links quickly, but google Jack Russell wicket keeping masterclass, it's perfect.

There is also a couple of Matt Prior ones as well. Plenty on youtube that will give you the basics mate.
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Re: Basic wicket keeping training
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2013, 12:57:26 PM »

Unfortunatly its always the way - i found as a kid the only use for us keepers at training was I for someone for the fielders to throw the ball to during practice.

I have a few drills written down somehwere that'll try and dig out tonight. I do find working an a Katchet is always useful and quite straight forward to set up.
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Re: Basic wicket keeping training
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2013, 03:51:05 PM »

To get his footwork going put 2 sets of stumps about 7/8 feet apart.

Get a guy throwing the ball above each stump and get him going across taking the ball throwing it back and repeat.

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Re: Basic wicket keeping training
« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2013, 09:10:45 PM »

Unfortunatly its always the way - i found as a kid the only use for us keepers at training was I for someone for the fielders to throw the ball to during practice.

I have a few drills written down somehwere that'll try and dig out tonight. I do find working an a Katchet is always useful and quite straight forward to set up.

Thanks mate, if you could find them, that's be great.
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Re: Basic wicket keeping training
« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2013, 09:39:12 PM »

go cycling
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Re: Basic wicket keeping training
« Reply #6 on: July 15, 2013, 10:10:37 PM »

Thanks mate, if you could find them, that's be great.

Ive sent you a message via email form
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Re: Basic wicket keeping training
« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2013, 11:06:16 AM »

Ive sent you a message via email form

Thanks MDG20, have had a quick look and they'll work well I think.  Thanks for your help.

go cycling

Not really all that helpful without a full explanation.  For example, my Dad's next door neighbour cycles up to 30 miles a day, he is in his mid eighties. I don't think he would make a very good wicketkeeper.

Would you like to expand on your comment?
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Re: Basic wicket keeping training
« Reply #8 on: July 18, 2013, 10:29:30 AM »

Although not qualified as a coach I work with the young lads and kids at the club I play and have been asked by others if I can work with their leeping also.

To date I've got 4  that I work with (for free) and they have all improved dramitically over the past summer.

I found that I got quite a bit of help and guidance as a kid myself so happy to pass it on.
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Re: Basic wicket keeping training
« Reply #9 on: July 18, 2013, 10:34:57 AM »

The cloverdale masterclasses are pretty good. I don't keep so I wouldn't be able to judge how helpful the keeping one is, but feel free to have a look if you wish

Cloverdale Cricket Masterclass WicketKeeping Tips
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Re: Basic wicket keeping training
« Reply #10 on: March 24, 2014, 01:31:08 PM »

It's usually the case if youngsters want to keep wicket, it's because it looks the most interesting and your always involved in  the game.. I've never really been coached but have always loved keeping wicket. Natural ability helps
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Re: Basic wicket keeping training
« Reply #11 on: March 24, 2014, 02:03:24 PM »

The key is to get them to rise with the ball. Test it out with them standing up to a few full tosses and see what the keeper does. They should still be crouching as it will be knee high or a half volley by the time it reaches them, if they have risen up then they need to work on staying down.
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Re: Basic wicket keeping training
« Reply #12 on: March 24, 2014, 02:15:37 PM »

The Ian Healy youtube video is handy, I remember using that a few moons ago.

Basics though, staying low being a key and being comfortable (often underestimated as far as I'm concerned, when I'm in a good position I keep well). 

Most important of all though is footwork.  As I say to the youngsters I coach, if i was to throw a ball three foot to your left and you dive to get it you'll catch it 5/10, whereas if your footwork was proactive and you made most of the distance before having to resort to diving you'll catch 9 or 10/10.

Obviously this is aimed at lower level youngsters but the advice is true to anyone.
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Re: Basic wicket keeping training
« Reply #13 on: March 28, 2014, 01:58:30 AM »

Very useful for forced to be part time keepers like me... :D
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Re: Basic wicket keeping training
« Reply #14 on: March 28, 2014, 02:18:13 PM »

i train with oven gloves if u can catch in them u can catch with anything... lol
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