Cricket (2005)
2h 40min
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- Synopsis:
Batting:
Bob Woolmer is joined by Gary Kirsten, Jonty Rhodes and Dave Richardson to explain all the important aspects of batting from the grip, guard and stance to the drive and reverse sweep. Gary demonstrates the defensive and attacking shots played with a straight bat while Jonty and Dave explain how to successfully execute cross-bat shots such as the hook, pull and cut.
Bowling:Bob Woolmer is joined by Craig Matthews who demonstrates the techniques of fast bowling. Pat Symcox explains the grip and tactics he employs as an off-spin bowler while Clive Eksteen demonstrates the left-arm spin bowling. Finally, Adam Huckle unravels the mystery of leg-spin.
Fielding and Wicket-Keeping:
Catches win matches and the world's best fielder, Jonty Rhodes, joins Bob to explain the art of catching, throwing and diving. From the basics of the turn and throw right through to run outs and the diving one-handed catch, all fielding situations are covered. Dave Richardson then joins Bob to explain all the aspects of successful wicket-keeping, both standing up to the stumps and keeping to the quicks.
- Actors:
- Bob Woolmer, Craig Matthews, Dave Richardson, Gary Kirsten, Jonty Rhodes, Pat Symcox
- Directors:
- Bob Woolmer
- Studio:
- Duke
- Genres:
- Sports & Sport Films