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BATTING

Batting basics
The grip principles are the same for right and left-handers.


FIELDING

Fielding basics
Like batting or bowling, close catching is a skill you'll develop the more you practise.


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Taking the ball behind the stumps
Get the basics right on taking the ball behind the stumps.


BOWLING

Bowling basics
Every bowler has a unique bowling action, a lot of which depends on their body type and their bowling style.

Swing and seam bowling
Learning this basic grip will get your wrist behind the ball, an essential starting point for any bowler.

Spin bowling explained
Learn how to make the ball turn from the off-side to the leg-side.



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