Cricket

8
CHASING AND RETRIEVING
The Short Throw
Objective: Run inside line of ball to enable right foot to land beside it.
Method: Weight well back. Head over right knee, left foot trailing.
Pick ball up.
Turn to left into throwing position.
Aim and throw without further steps (see Figure 5).
(If the ball is moving quickly it may be necessary to take
several braking strides before turning and throwing.)
Figure 5
The Long Throw
Objective: To retrieve a ball after picking up near
the boundary.
Method:
Ensure left foot is forward alongside
ball.
Bend down keeping seat well back.
Pick ball up.
Push hard on left foot.
Turn to left, fling left arm into aiming
position and throw (see Figure 6).
Figure 6
Throwing on the Turn
NB This is an advanced technique, used to prevent
runs, or to secure a run out.
Method: Run inside line of ball.
Pick up ball alongside right foot.
Step onto left foot.
Jump, turning in the air.
Aim at target with left arm.
Throw while still in the air (see Figure 7).
Figure 7