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Gloves


The glove chosen by a keeper has to feel like the natural extension of the arm. The rubber facing should be pimpled and should not have any smooth spots. The fingers must reach the end of the glove, which is usually protected with foam padding.

The palm should be well padded and at the same time, allow the formation of the `cup' quite easily. The webbing between the thumb and forefinger must be sufficient to prevent the ball from escaping after it has been caught.

Depending on personal preference, gloves with loose floppy fingers or with the fingers attached at the base, can be used.

Inner gloves are recommended to be worn and the number again depends on the keeper's comfort. Generally one pair of inner gloves made of chamois leather with some padding will be ideal.

Earlier keepers used to wet the inner glove (which was generally made of cotton) but now its better to take a few catches before going in to keep, as this facilitates sweating and makes it supple and flexible.

Wicket Keeping Gear
[Description of Wicket Keeping Gear - Video]


Gear
Gloves
Pads & others
Standing back
Stance
Coming out of the
         stance
Taking Wide
         Deliveries
Standing up
Stance
Gathering the ball
Stumpings