Wicketkeeping Fundamentals
Learn the core wicketkeeping techniques needed to take catches, stop balls and support the bowling attack.
- When
- Any day · you pick
- Duration
- 60 min
- Where
- Winnston Park
- Group size
- Up to 8
- Price
- Members free · £30
01 — Overview
About this workshop
This workshop introduces the basic skills required to become a confident wicketkeeper.
02 — Outcomes
What you'll learn
01Keeping stance
02Footwork
03Taking the ball
04Basic catches
05Movement
06Communication
07Supporting bowlers
03 — Session plan
How the 60 minutes run
- 0:00Equipment
- 0:10Stance
- 0:15Footwork
- 0:25Receiving the ball
- 0:30Basic catches
- 0:40Movement
- 0:45Communication
- 0:55Keeping circuit
- 1:00Wrap-up & check-out
04 — Be ready
Before you come
What to bring
Keeping gloves, pads if available, cricket clothing and water.
Who it's for
Players interested in wicketkeeping
On the day
Arrive 10 minutes early and show your QR pass at check-in.
05 — Your coach
Academy Wicketkeeping CoachWFA Academy · Wicketkeeping
Academy wicketkeeping coach specialising in developing wicketkeepers from foundation level.
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