The sliding stop: a technique of fielding in cricket with a potential for serious knee injury. Issue 5 (1st October 2000)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Von Hagen, Konrad; Roach, Richard; Summers, Bruce
• Is Part Of: British journal of sports medicine. Volume 34:Issue 5(2000)
• Page Start: 379
• Page End: 381
• Publication Date: 2000-10-01
• Subjects: cricket -- fielding -- sliding stop -- knee -- medial meniscus; Sports medicine -- Periodicals; 617.1027
• DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.34.5.379
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-3674

Abstract

Abstract : The sliding stop method of fielding in cricket is gaining popularity in schools and club cricket through its frequent exposure on television. The case history is reported of a cricketer who suffered a torn medial meniscus in his knee, a rare cricketing injury, while performing this technique incorrectly in a club game. The correct method of performing the technique is described in coaching manuals but is not commonly instructed at club or school level. The sliding stop should be discouraged in school and for club cricketers unless appropriately coached.