Cricket
Boundary Sliding Stop And Relay
Cut off the boundary with a controlled slide and quick relay
12 min
6 x sprint-and-slide reps to a rolled ball
Intermediate
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Sprint to intercept a ball rolling toward the rope.
- 2Slide with the leading leg bent to cushion impact, body side-on to the ball.
- 3Field the ball in front of the body and pop up in one motion.
- 4Relay a flat, accurate throw to the cut-off man immediately.
What to focus on
Sliding under control, popping up ready to throw.
Common mistake
Diving flat on the stomach, losing time getting back up to throw.