Wicketkeeping: Techniques and Key Skills

Wicketkeeping requires fast reflexes, sharp vision, and constant focus. The keeper must stay low, with soft hands and quick foot movement, ready to catch edges or effect stumpings. Standing up to the stumps for spinners and adjusting to pace for fast bowlers demands flexibility and good glove work. Wicketkeepers also support fielders with loud, positive communication and often act as on-field strategists. Drills that enhance catching, footwork, and glove coordination are vital for every keeper.