Lesson 6 of 24
The Long Barrier
4 min read•3/19 sections
The fail-safe ground fielding stop.
Technical Breakdown
19-section schemaDefinition
The classical ground-fielding technique — back knee down, turned across, hands cupped behind the ball so any mis- is stopped by the knee/shin barrier.
Tactical Use
Used in the outfield with no chance of a run-out, especially for a hard-hit ball on uneven outfields.
Common Mistakes & Drills
Knee down too late — drill 50 reps per session with a coach varying speed and angle.
