Monday, June 11, 2001		The world of  dot.com

IT'S vacation time and those children who have not moved out for sightseeing trips are utilising their time playing ‘mohalla’ cricket. Here are some sites that can teach you the art of hitting a good shot

www.krissrikkanth.com/clinic/clinicf.asp

This Web site is coaching clinic of former Indian captain K. Srikanth. You will find coaching tips with movie clips especially shot to illustrate the stroke. You will also see the glorious shots from matches, the footwork and position of the head while playing the stroke. The tips to counter specific type of bowling are illustrated with pictures. Bowling techniques are also described. Common mistakes made by players are mentioned and way to overcome is also provided. A lot of pictures have been provided for warming up techniques. The page "http://www.kris-srikkanth.com/rules/law0.asp" contains general laws of cricket. You will learn more about the spirit of cricket, responsibilities of captain and players, rules for substitution of runners and fielders. Characteristics of bat, ball, wickets and bails are mentioned. Conditions for replacement of the ball are mentioned. Pitch specifications, preparation and maintenance are also pasted.

http://scotlandcricket.rivals.net

This site provides a series of coaching guides, demonstrated with help of animations and pictures. You will learn about common batting, bowling and fielding techniques. A picture of cricket pitch will appear showing different strokes like straight drive, back-foot drive, forward defence, backward defence, square-cut and pull. Just click on the name of any stroke you want to play and an animation made in Macromedia Flash will provide you step-by-step illustration to play that shot. Similar illustrations are provided about leg-spin, off-spin, in-swing and out-swing bowling techniques. There is also a close-up view of the correct grip for each bowling action and fielding techniques at different field positions.

www.criccontest.com/cric-coaching/working/index.htm

This site is developed by E-Inforogers Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi. The site provides A to Z terminology used in cricket and different modes of dismissal of a batsman. Specifications of equipments like bat, ball, wickets, gloves and other accessories, points to be taken care of while purchasing them are discussed. Tips are provided on batting like taking guard, judging deliveries, gripping the bat and playing different strokes. Guidelines on wicket keeping include standing positions for different types of bowling. Tips on fielding and running between the wickets are also available. All tips are illustrated with the help suitable pictures and way to overcome common mistakes are also mentioned.