Wicket-Keeping in Cricket: A Literature Review. Issue 3 (September 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: MacDonald, Danielle; Cronin, John; Mills, Jason; Stretch, Richard
• Is Part Of: International journal of sports science & coaching. Volume 8:Issue 3(2013)
• Page Start: 531
• Page End: 542
• Publication Date: 2013-09
• Subjects: Cricket Fielding -- Crouching Technique -- Reactive Decision-Making -- Sport-Specific Fitness -- Visual Perception; Coaching (Athletics) -- Periodicals; Sports sciences -- Periodicals; Coaching (Athletics); Sports sciences; Periodicals; 796.077
• DOI: 10.1260/1747-9541.8.3.531
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1747-9541

Abstract

Cricket is unique in that three formats of the game, of varying duration and intensity are played at elite level; Test, One Day and Twenty20 (T20) cricket. The wicket-keeper is a vital member of the fielding side; the only player who could be involved with every delivery of the innings. Despite this, there is a paucity of literature on wicket-keeping, with most research having focused on fast bowling and batting. This review is principally concerned with identifying the performance demands associated with wicket-keeping and the conditioning of these cricketers. To appreciate the performance demands of wicket-keeping, an integrated approach has been taken where the mental, technical, physiological, physical and tactical requirements of wicket-keeping are discussed. From this information, recommendations are made and suggestions for future research detailed.