A wonderful skill, an art.
A position that has you involved each ball. You have such a great opportunity of impacting on the game and this may be through taking a catch, a stumping, a run out, a great diving take saving runs or simply encouraging your teammates.
Every young player should be exposed to this skill and as they mature and find their way in the game, those who take up the gloves will know that it requires plenty of commitment, hard work and skill though the rewards are significant. You are never out of the game!
SPECIALIST WICKET-KEEPING COACHING
Wicket-keeping is an art. It’s the key position in any cricket side and the player who fills this role has to:
Be extremely fit, as the demands are significant on both mind and body.
Have a sound skill level with a particular focus on catching and movement.
Have great game awareness, to assist the captain with field placements, angles, bowlers and to identify batsman’s weakness etc.
Have great enthusiasm as they drive the fielding team and set the standards.
The keeper is a vital role in the successful operation of any cricket team.
Having kept for Australian Country and then at State level for Queensland, Peter has the experience and knowledge to assist keepers of all levels on all areas of the skill.
He is currently assisting the FIRE and HEAT women’s teams with their keepers working closely with both Beth Mooney (Australian Women’s Team) and Josie Dooley (Australian U19 Team).
If you are looking to improve your wicket-keeping, Peter can help.