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Slip and Close-Catching Workshop

Improve reaction time, hand position, catching technique and confidence when fielding close to the batter.

What you'll learn
When
Any day · you pick
Duration
45 min
Where
Winnston Park
Group size
Up to 10
Price
Members free · £25
01 — Overview

About this workshop

Close catchers change matches. This workshop develops the technique and nerve needed in the slips, gully and short-leg positions: a relaxed ready stance, soft hands, watching the ball off the edge and moving late. Drills start with soft balls at low speed and build to match-speed edges, always with safety equipment and coach supervision.

02 — Outcomes

What you'll learn

01A balanced, low ready position
02Soft hands and correct finger position
03Watching the ball off the edge
04Reacting and moving late
05Catching to both sides and low
06Slip cordon spacing and communication
07Safe close-fielding practice
08Confidence under pressure
03 — Session plan

How the 45 minutes run

  1. 0:00
    Warm-up and hand-eye drills
  2. 0:10
    Stance and hand position
  3. 0:15
    Slip-cradle edges
  4. 0:25
    Reaction catching
  5. 0:30
    Close-in safety and positioning
  6. 0:40
    Match-speed edges challenge
  7. 0:45
    Wrap-up & check-out
04 — Be ready

Before you come

What to bring

Trainers or spikes, sports kit suitable for the weather, and a water bottle. A helmet is required for short-leg drills (club helmets available).

Who it's for

Players with basic catching ability

On the day

Arrive 10 minutes early and show your QR pass at check-in.

05 — Your coach
Academy Fielding CoachWFA Academy · Fielding

Delivered by WFA Academy coaches, who run player development sessions across the Winn Family T-20 League and work with players from first-time cricketers to senior squad members.

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Ready when you are

Grab your place

Four quick steps — choose, details, confirm, booked. Your QR pass arrives straight away.