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There is hardly a more exciting sight at a cricket ground than when a ball is high in the sky and a fielder is getting under it. Brings the crowd alive. Can be quite uncomfortable for a fielder though for it is quite a while that he stays under the ball, ample time for all kinds of thoughts to run through the mind. The temperament of a cricketer is convincingly tested when he is taking a skier. A coach often puts a new student through this test. The position shown above is ideal in taking the catch. Watch how the fielder has brought one leg slightly in front to balance the body. Again do not stay on the heels. It also helps to react quickly if there is fumble. Eyes on the ball at all times irrespective of the bumps you might feel off the ground. Cup of the hand at around the chest height is ideal. If you are taking a running skier very vital that you run on your toes. Instead of sprinting hard a balanced, gliding run is preferable, only because it keeps your head steady which mean your eyes are steady and that means a steady vision of the ball. If your head is shaking while running to take a catch you can miss your chances of taking the catch good bye!
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