| Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist and Andrew Symonds, | | | | your wicket. |
| what do these three people have in common? | | | | 3. As you are running to pick up runs for your team, |
| They are all skilled cricketers, famous for their talent | | | | make sure to run hard and excessively communicate |
| and skill. Have you ever wondered what the game of | | | | with your partner. One minor miscommunication can |
| cricket involves? To those who have played cricket, | | | | result in disaster for yourself as well as your team. |
| have you ever thought of improving your bowling or | | | | 4. Keep your eye on the ball and do not remove |
| batting skills and becoming just like the pros? If your | | | | your eye off it. Focus on where you are trying to hit |
| answer is yes, you might want to check out this | | | | and whack the ball effectively. |
| article. It is designed for those who would like | | | | Now that we have looked at some of the secrets to |
| eventually to master this sport, as well as those who | | | | batting, let's look at some secrets to bowling |
| are newbies to the sport. | | | | successfully: |
| Here are some basic tips (as a batter) to remember | | | | 1. One must always complete a round arm action. |
| about cricket: | | | | Once your leg touches the line, release the ball |
| 1. Cricket is all about technique. One can show their | | | | effectively and never move over the line. |
| superiority based on their skill level as a batsmen or a | | | | 2. Focus at a definite point (in this case it is the |
| bowler. When it is time to bat, make sure to respect | | | | stumps). At all times, have your eye on the stumps |
| the ball the bowler may bowl to you. This means | | | | and throw the ball with precision. |
| driving the ball down the ground. Unless a ball is | | | | 3. A good idea is to fling the ball very quickly so the |
| delivered in a poor manner or if you are confident | | | | batsmen has a short time to react. This will cause |
| that you can hit the ball, DO NOT send the ball flying | | | | the batsmen to miss and he will therefore be |
| in the air for 6 runs. Failure to complete the shot will | | | | stumped or caught and hit by the wicket - keeper. |
| result in a possible catch and you may be sent back | | | | As you have read from the above, it is evident that |
| to the pavilion | | | | cricket is a sport that requires dedication and effort. |
| 2. While batting at the crease, it is important to | | | | It is quite a enjoyable sport if one know the |
| possess exemplary stance. One must always cover | | | | technique and the rules needed in order to play. |
| the stumps, making it difficult for the bowler to get | | | | |