Slip Catch

Catching a thick edge in the slip cordon, with a reaction window of ~0.45s at first slip to a 145 km/h delivery (Dravid 210 Test catches, Mahela 205).

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.

Crouched, weight on the balls of the feet, hands resting between knees with fingers pointing down.

Standing too tall or too early — drop the bum and stay down until the ball passes the keeper. Slip cradle and edge machine; build reaction with 100 reps per session at varying heights.