High Catches Under Lights

Tracking a top-edge through floodlight glare — perceptual difficulty rises sharply once the ball leaves the lit zone.

Modern fielding standards were rewritten by South Africa's Jonty Rhodes in the 1990s; the flat, one-bounce throw and sliding stop are now coached from junior level.

Track from impact, don't lose the ball at the apex; cup hands at chest height with eyes leading.

Move under the ball early; the last 2 m of descent is when the floodlight halo distorts judgement.

Looking up too late — drill with high-feed throws under match floodlights.