Challenge 1 - Pad Challenge
Key Points

• watch the ball
• play the ball late
• weight forward
• prepare your hands to use lateral movements

Challenge 2 - Finding the Gaps
Key Points

• head in line with the ball
• hands out in front of you
• using your wrists to manipulate the ball
• don't close bat face too early

Challenge 3 - Reaction with Cones
Key Points

• set catching position
• hands low
• come up with the bounce
• watch the ball

Challenge 4 - Blinded by the Pad
Key Points

• set catching position
• head still
• be ready, be alert
• watch the ball and react

Good luck, 4 good, fun challenges to keep you entertained in these frustrating times.

Do give Adam some feedback on how you get on. Write to him at doc@richmondcricketclub.com or use the Comments section below (you or a parent will need to log in).

I wish everyone well.

Adam

Find the rest of the series here.