Fielding is an important cricketing skill that can sway the momentum of a game. Different fielding positions call for different skills that involve fitness, speed, accuracy and strength.
Sports Scientist Shayamal Vallabhjee and Jonty Rhodes decode the art and science of fielding for different positions- ring fielders, close-in or slip fielders and outfielders.
According to Shayamal, anticipation is the key to success for close-in or slip fielders, whereas acceleration is a must for outfielders. While injuries and fielding go hand in hand, human hands are designed in a way to handle the pressure, but the moment a fielder gets hit in the head he’s in trouble!
While quick reflexes help, practice and preparation are vital when it comes to fielding. Jonty Rhodes also talks about the specific fielding drills for specific positions namely the blind turn drill, sliding drill and goal post drill.
Watch Shayamal and Jonty talk about what it takes to save those extra runs, make that perfect throw and take that incredible leap of faith!
Being an athlete is no easy task. It’s takes massive amount of determination, dedication and persistence. But, giving it your best takes a toll on you, especially, if you do not have the proper guidance or consultation, and without a proper sports injury treatment plan. This holds true for runners, who have to cover large distances in marathons, without causing much physical harm to the body, running being a high intensity activity. Thankfully, the HEAL Institute in Khar, Colaba, Lower Parel and Thane provide expert advice to runners and medical care before and after an event. They are specialists in Sports Science, which is a multi-faceted approach to how the human body responds to physical activity, from a cellular to whole body perspective. Let us have a look at the services they provide for athletes:
1) Strength & Conditioning: It is a method of improving muscular strength by gradually increasing the ability to resist force through the use of free weights, machines, or the person's own body weight. For an athlete, this is crucial, as it has been proven to reduce injuries & enhance performance. Strength training includes muscle testing, return to sport rehabilitation, barefoot training, sport specific fitness testing & training, iso-integrated strengthening, and group classes. Strength training increases the body's metabolic rate, causing the body to burn more calories throughout the day, which can improve your balance and reduce injury.
2) Athlete Specific Services: The Sport Science experts at the HEAL Institute, analyse the physiological & technical demands of a sport to help the athlete to achieve their goal. The specialized services for an athlete include bio-mechanical & gait analysis, athletic load monitoring, functional movement testing, integrative intelligence test, nutritional consultancy sports massage therapy and injury management. This holistic package gives a wholesome push to athletes, letting them perform even better at the sport they wish to excel in.
3) The Run Lab: Exclusive to the HEAL headquarters in Khar, The Run Lab is curated by the founder, Shayamal Vallabhjee - Puma Running Sports Scientist & Running Researcher. It is designed to guide runners with their injury management & performance enhancement requirements. The founder actively applies his 12 years’ experience in studying the physiological demands of running, from program design & load management to injury prevention & gait. The services included are Gait & Foot Mapping useful for preparing a proper run schedule for the runner, running related injury management for getting the athlete quickly back to the field and customised program design. The experts at the Run Lab also provide consultation on finding the right shoe for you; give the correct accessories & running gadgets, fitness testing and barefoot training. Therefore, the HEAL Institute is the perfect to visit as an athlete, if you require sports injury treatment before or after a sports event, to stay in ultimate shape, and increase your potential on the field.
