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Fix-It Track #03 • Fielding & Confidence
Does Your Child Flinch or Turn Away from the Ball?
Fear of the hard ball is the #1 reason young athletes quit cricket between ages 7 and 10. Shouting "get in front of it" only deepens the anxiety.
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The Problem: Rigid Hands & Defensive Posture
When children stiffen their fingers, the ball stings upon impact, creating an involuntary fight-or-flight flinch reflex.
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The 14-Day Fix: Progressive Soft-Hand Absorption
A 3-stage desensitization sequence using tennis ball, incrediball, and regulation ball with shock-absorbing elbow cushion drills.
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Binary Self-Check Cue
"Did your elbows give softly towards your chest as the ball entered your palms?"
One-Off Course Access
R199 R350
Includes Coach Video Baseline Assessment
Psychological Soft-Hand Progression
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Soft-Hand Catching & Ground-Fielding Cues
Eliminating the flinch reflex
Beat 3 of 6
90-Second Drill Sequence
Parent Testimonial:
"My 8-year-old was scared of fielding anywhere inside the circle. This 3-stage drill gave him full confidence to catch cleanly without flinching."
— Sarah M., Pretoria East U9 Parent