How To Do The Quick Pick-Up And Throw

How To Do The Quick Pick-Up And Throw

How To Do The Quick Pick-Up And Throw: If there's a chance of saving runs, or even running a batsman out, you will need to field on the move, with this essential technique. Learn with VideoJug to do the quick pick-up and throw in cricket.

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Step 1:

You will need

• A cricket ball
• Stumps

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Step 2:

Approach

Approach the ball quickly in short strides, bending the knees as you meet the ball.

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Step 3:

Pick-up

Pick-up the ball with your throwing hand on the outside of the corresponding foot, outside the right foot if you throw right-handed.

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Step 4:

Release

As you are about to take the next step the throwing hand swings back, still keeping the head down.

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Step 5:

Swing through

Release the ball early towards the target, with the palm of the hand following through on a direct path for as long as possible. When practising the pick up and throw do it from different distances. This will improve your accuracy and get that all important wicket