Before he starts
he will hammer home the following points
(a) As
the ball is bowled, all except the close fields should be just on the move
towards the batsman with their weight balanced evenly and slightly forward.
This movement will be accelerated to meet a slow moving ball, but checked if
the ball is hit hard.
(b) That
every
fielder, except first slip
and leg slip, must be watching the
bat and that intelligent vigilance will often succeed
in anticipating the line of
a stroke.
(c) That
they must stop early and watch the ball into the hands before looking up.
(d) That
where possible returns should be full pitch to the wicket keeper and to affect
this, the aim should be a foot or so above the stumps.
(e) That every
throw - in –must be properly backed up, and that, if he is
to sight
the ball properly and
be able to
cover a reasonable
arc, the backer-up must be
at least 10 yds away from
the wicket.
(f) That in chasing
the ball, fielders must run at
absolutely top pace and must overtake
the ball before they stoop to pick it up.
(g) That
in a match every
fielder must keep an eye on both
captain and bowler all the time to
catch an unobtrusive signal for an adjustment in their
normal place. Once they are
clear as to exactly
where their captain
and bowler want them to be
they must stick
to that place
and not wander about.
(h) That it is
criminal to make the bowler
stoop: unless there is a chance
of a run- out, the ball
should be returned to him, if
necessary by a relay system, a gentle
catch at a comfortable height.
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