There are many ways to play cricket, and it is easy to get overwhelmed by all of the rules and regulations. It can also seem very complicated at times. This article will try to clear up some of these mysteries!
We will go over the basics of how to field (or defend) a corner in cricket, as well as what happens when there is an extra player or a missing player. Then we will cover how to be a striker in cricket, and learn some tricks to improve your accuracy.
We will then move onto bowling, both from the hand and arm position and using different types of bowlers. All of this will be done in a way that anyone can understand.
Buy a cricket shirt
A little reminder: if you are looking to get into cricket, then buying a new cricket jersey is not enough! You need to also buy some matching pants or shorts, and possibly shoes depending on what level of play you want to do.
A lot of people just go and buy a bunch of different clothing items and mix them together, but this is never the correct way to match up your gear.
The difference in how well someone’s equipment matches their own style can make a big difference in how they feel about themselves as players. This will either help motivate them or hinder motivation, so it is important to know which shirts look good with what kind of jeans or skorts/shorts.
Also remember that even though there are no formal rules against it, showing too much skin through your clothes can be distracting to others around you, and may negatively affect your game.
Find a cricket ball
The next thing you will need is a cricket ball. You can choose from three different types of balls: six-ball, twenty-four-ball and fifty-over balls. A six-ball has six bounces, a twenty-four-ball has twenty-four bounces, and a fifty-over ball has just as many swings as it does bounces.
A normal sized cricket ball should be enough to start off with. It is okay if you have to buy another one later because there are some ways to make your new ball look like your old one.
Six balls or Twenty Four Balls?
That depends on what type of game you want to play! If you would rather spend more time getting out than running around then a twenty-four-ball is ideal. You get two extra swings per ball which could win you the game!
If you know how to bowl a good swing then that is an advantage too since you’ll get twice as many chances to do so.
Learn the rules
The next thing you will need to do is learn the cricket rules! This seems like an easy task, but there are so many of them it can be tricky figuring out which ones apply to your game. Luckily, you have us for help!
We have gathered all the important rules into one place so that you don’t have to look through each one separately. From this page, you can easily access every rule in depth with links to helpful resources and examples.
It is very common to make mistakes when playing the sport, these can include things such as forgetting how to field or batting, but never forget the basics! By knowing the laws of the game, you will know what is and isn’t allowed, and can avoid getting penalized or disqualified.
Know the field
Fielders are one of the most important parts of cricket. They defend or try to catch out the batsman by jumping, sliding, or throwing the ball at them.
Fielders have different positions in cricket depending on what type of batter is going up against them. Batsmen typically choose between opening, batting next, and chasing the ball as types. Different fields position themselves according to whether the bowler is right-handed or left- handed, how fast he bowls, and their size they can handle easily.
The umpire also has his own special position! He stands behind the stumps where he makes calls on balls and players. The third person is the striker who goes after the batted down ball with a bat.
There’s an even more important position than all these others though—the keeper. This person guards the middle stump of the batsman while he advances forward to hit the ball. Their job is to stop him from making big scores so that your team wins the game!
Football has goalkeepers too, but they don’t really do much except stand around mostly. In cricket the keepers play a major role because they can either run forwards to attempt a tackle or drop back to cover longer gaps.
Know the time
There’s no point in getting into cricket if you don’t know what time of day it is. You can’t play cricket if you don’t know when the next ball will be thrown!
In cricket, there are two main times that matter – one-ball overs (OBAs) and twenty-four-over matches. An OBA is any situation where a single delivery is pitched at a batsman and he has to hit it out with a bat before it curves away or goes over the boundary.
A twenty-four-over match is just like an ordinary game of football except that there are only 24 balls instead of 40. This means that each player gets four innings worth of turns as goalkeeper, defender, forward or striker.
This article will tell you how to identify the different parts of the game so that you know what happens during each period.
Know the players
The next thing you will need to do is learn some key terms in cricket. These include field positions, position of the ball, what happens when the ball crosses the boundary line, how batsmen move around the batting area, and so on.
There are many resources available to help you with this. Online videos and courses are great ways to quickly get up to speed on the game!
You can also watch or read interviews or speeches by current cricketers to see how they describe things. Their vocabulary and use of language will go a long way towards helping you understand the game.
Inter-player relationships are an integral part of the sport too. As a fan you should be aware who your favourite player is and why. This could give you a lot of insight into their personality which may aid gameplay.
Understand the game
The term cricket comes from the word cricke, which is an old English or Anglo-Saxon word that means “ball” or “stick.” A bat and ball are needed to play cricket. Bats come in many different sizes and shapes, but they all have one thing in common — they must be sturdy!
The size of the field where cricket is played determines how big the pitch is. Fields with better drainage are preferred because water can affect the bounce and speed of the ball. Depending upon the type of cricket, different types of bats are used for batting (who will take strike) and bowling (who throws the ball).
The handle and blade of the bat are important parts. The longer the handle, the more powerful the swing will be when hitting the ball. More weight towards the back of the bat makes it easier to hit harder balls.
Play cricket
So, you have decided that you want to learn how to play cricket! You are already starting to pick up some of the basics such as learning where your feet go when batting or what a goalkeeper does in goal position. These are just plain fun games to watch so why not give it a try!
Cricket is one of the most popular sports played around the world. It can be adapted to any level at any time and anywhere there’s water! That makes it very accessible to people of all different skill levels and ages. There are many ways to get into the game though, the way you choose to play really depends on what kind of player you want to become.
This article will help you take those first steps towards being a cricketing pro! If you are looking to start playing online, check out our beginner’s tips page here.
