Close in fielding with Daniel Vettori

Key points:

  • Move behind the line of the ball
  • Stay front on and take short, quick steps with the knees bent and the hands low, fingers pointing down and watch the ball into your hand.
  • Pick up the ball on the outside of the foot of the throwing arm side of the body keeping your eyes fixed on the target
  • Step onto the opposite foot, bring the throwing arm straight through with the wrist firm
  • Release the ball and follow through with the throwing arm towards the target
  • You can practise this one in the backyard.
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