wicketkeeping
Guarding the stumps
Wicketkeeping is the specialized fielding position in cricket played directly behind the stumps.
The wicketkeeper crouches behind the batsman to catch balls that pass the bat, attempt stumpings, and receive throws from other fielders.
It demands quick reflexes, good hands, and the ability to read both bowlers and batsmen: His wicketkeeping improved dramatically after working with the coach.
Defensive catching technique
- stumpingCampaigning for office
- catchingAble to be transmitted
- divingEntering water deliberately
- anticipationState of awaiting something
reflexes · agility · concentration · footwork · positioning · squats · drills · stance
Campaigning for office
- catchSeize or snag
- run-outExhaustion of stock
- byesAdvances without competing
- appealFormal review request
edge · snick · deflection · nick · glancing
Tough woven strap material
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
- protectionGuarding against harm
- chamoisGoat-antelope or its leather
- helmetProtective head covering
grip · sweatband · reinforced · cushioning
Guardian of a place
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
- sledgingSliding downhill on snow
- vigilanceState of keen awareness
glovework
Defensive catching technique
anticipation · reflexes · agility · concentration · footwork · positioning · squats · drills · stance · gathering
stumping
Campaigning for office
webbing
Tough woven strap material
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
- protectionGuarding against harm
- chamoisGoat-antelope or its leather
helmet · grip · sweatband · reinforced · cushioning
custodian
Guardian of a place
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
- sledgingSliding downhill on snow
Healy
Irish surname, political associations
- MurrayAnglo-Celtic proper name
- cricketbatsman, bowler, bat, ball, innings
- keeping thingssafekeeping, recordkeeping, bookkeeping, housekeeping, timekeeping
wicketkeepingbatting
Swinging at pitches
bowling · fast bowling · outfielding · fielding · captaincy
keep, keeper, keeping, keeps, wicket, wicketkeeper, wicketkeepers, wicket-keeper