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For First-time Players & Parents MILO MiniTips Watch the ball. How do I hold a cricket bat? When the ball is Both hands should be together. bowled, try to score Both hands should be in the runs off it. middle of the ; this gives Playing shots to ‘Short’ deliveries. control & power. Back foot moves ‘back and across’ The Pink V’s should line up down to get body in line with the ball. the outside edge of the bat. 3 easy ways to score more runs How & where Running between wickets.

should I stand? As the bowler lets the ball go, Feet shoulder be ready to run. width apart. Run every run quickly. Knees bent. Hitting balls into gaps. Bat in line with Try and hit the ball into spaces middle stump. where there are no fielders. 1 foot either Be patient! Playing shots to ‘Full’ deliveries.

side of the You can’t hit every ball for 6. Front foot towards the ball. Front knee batting crease. Wait for the right ball to whack! stays bent while hitting the ball. MILO The secret to Tips faster… Bowling Mini It’s not about how fast the hand holding the ball comes over the Try to bowl top. The hand of the non-bowling the ball to hit arm needs to pull down hard when the stumps. it is reaching to the sky. This will make the bowling arm move faster.

How do I make How do I bowl ‘’? Learning how to Bowl: the ball ‘swing’ Hold the ball like this. Rock’n’Bowl in the air Spin the ball like you’re Lift front knee at the same time that when I bowl? opening a round door knob. the front (non-bowling) arm stretches The Pointer finger is the up high and forward. Body leans back and the Hold the ball as shown here. main spinning finger. bowling arm lies down at side. When you let the ball go, How should Stamp on front foot in a straight line towards try and run your ‘Pointer’ I hold the & ‘Middle’ fingers down ball to bowl How do I bowl ‘’? the target and pull straight down with the faster? non-bowling hand as the bowling hand moves the seam of the ball. Hold the ball like this. over the top (arm straight) to bowl. If the seam is spinning As you bowl the ball, the back Step through with back foot towards the target smoothly through the air, of your hand should face you. the ball might swing. by taking it across the front foot. Remember; spin the ball hard. Follow through will bowling hand across the body. MILO MiniTips When , always How do I catch a ball? place your fingers across the seam (like ), Have hands cupped together. not down the seam. This Once the ball touches you will help the throw be more hands, gently cradle the How do I throw How do I throw accurate, as the ball won’t ball into your body. Under-Arm? Over-Arm? swing through the air. Pretend you’re catching When you pick Stand side-on to an Egg. up the ball, your target. stay front-on Line both feet up to target. so that they are If throwing with in a straight line What else can ‘right hand’, pointing at your I do to be a step to target target. Good fielder? with Left foot Raise throwing arm Throwing so that the elbow MILO Walk in with the bowler: arm moves is higher than the How do I stop the ball? MiniTips As the bowler runs in to bowl, straight back, shoulder, and the When fielding, walk towards the batter like a then straight ball is pointing away. Have both hands together, Tiger stalking it’s prey; knees out in front of the body. expect every ball through Throw the ball. to come to you. slightly bent and hands together. towards the Bend at the knees first, You will be ready to pounce on target. Keep Let the throwing then the hips. This helps you any balls that come to you. arm straight. arm follow through. get lower to the ground. Wicketkeeping MILO MiniTips The best way for a Where should young wicket keeper to I stand? improve is to catch lots Whether you are and lots of balls. keeping to Pace or Spin, you must be able to see where the ball is coming from.

When keeping to spin, make sure you don’t stand too far back from the stumps. If you’re too far back it’s harder to catch What’s the best way the ball. to catch the ball? Always try and catch the ball with your head in line with your hands. Helpful Hints and Fun...

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