Have footwork and lateral movement. Are able to create pressure on the opposition. Are able to contribute or lead the motivation of own team. Are able to contribute regularly with the bat. Can “create dismissals” with controlled aggression. Have leadership qualities. Are bubbly, agile and ebullient. Have balance, agility and a high level of fitness. Are able to throw e.g. with glove off. Demonstrate consistent performances over a period of time in class cricket and the one day game. Footwork – simple method that allows keeper to get in a position to catch the ball efficiently. Diving – ability to get to on off side and leg side by diving. Assesses conditions – dictates positioning of close fielders/knows when to stand up to pace bowlers. Assesses opposition – analyses batsman to help bowler’s plans. Sharp reflexes. Agility – ability to move quickly from side to side and to dive efficiently. – quick to get to stumps. Power – in major leg muscles to maintain strong posture. Stamina – to be able to maintain technique in long sessions. Ability to be a leader in the field – set and maintains a “tempo”/communicates well. Few errors – takes chances (catches & stumping’s) Performs well in county 2nd XI cricket, National age group & Premier league level. Footwork – simple method that allows keeper to get in a position to catch the ball efficiently. Sharp reflexes. Agility – ability to move quickly from side to side and to dive efficiently. Presence on the field. Performs well in county age group cricket. Few errors – takes chances (catches & stumping’s). Ability to bat in top 7 of a County age group side. Professional Staff Players Academy Scholars Age 16 - 19 Academy Scholars Age 13 - 15 Fielding Have the correct throwing techniques. Are able to catch consistently and brilliantly. Are able to throw with both hands. Have correct and innovative stopping techniques. Large catching area – able to catch with fingers down and reverse hands/reliable in close and in deep. Ready position – gets into a consistent athletic set position at point of contact. Underarm throw and dive from infield – accurate and quick release. Large catching area – able to catch with fingers down and reverse hands/reliable in close and in deep. Moves quickly to ball and is in best position to do what is needed. Overarm throwing from infield – accurate from the circle.
Have anticipation and are able to create pressure leading to dismissals. Specialise in fielding positions. Have versatility – infield and outfield. Have motivation and enjoyment – “want the ball” – show enthusiasm. Have athleticism and agility. Have positional awareness. Are able to contribute to the belief that the fielders role is to take wickets. Are aware of the importance and status of fielding. Are tactically aware. Performance at First class and One day level – takes wickets through catching and ground fielding. Saves runs in the field. Overarm throwing from infield & outfield – accurate from the circle and from boundary. Aware of all that is happening on the field (backing up/supporting team-mates). Agile – able to move well side to side and dive to intercept/catch Speed – able to cover ground quickly to intercept and retrieve. Flexibility – good range of movement in shoulder joint. Stamina – capable of fielding for long periods. Strength – contributing to ability to throw powerfully over short and long distances. Vision – excellent eyesight. Performance by end of programme at County 2nd XI, National age group & Premier league level – takes wickets through catching and ground fielding. Saves runs in the field. Aware of all that is happening on the field (backing up/supporting team-mates). Agile – able to move well side to side and dive to intercept/catch. Speed – able to cover ground quickly to intercept and retrieve. Stamina – capable of fielding for long periods. Vision – good eyesight. Performance at County age group level – takes wickets through catching and ground fielding. Saves runs in the field.