A guide to fitness for a wicket-keeper by the WK Coach & Cricfit
Wicket-keepers are the heartbeat of any cricket team and it is of no surprise that they are usually the fittest players in any cricket side. With a mixture of strength, power and endurance, they have to be versatile athletes and ones that we love working with. Not to forget, every wicket-keeper is also a batter! So, what does being a wicket-keeper actually entail and how can you improve? We have teamed up with the WK Coach to produce this in depth guide to wicket-keepers with a special focus on the fitness side of their game. We have put all the information into a free e-book which you can download at the bottom of this page.
What's included in the e-book?
- The role of a wicket-keeper
- What are the technical requirements of being a good wicket-keeper?
- Needs analysis to be a fit wicket-keeper
- Our top 3 tips to becoming a better wicket-keeper
Sam Hunt
Sam started Cricfit in March 2020 just as lockdown began with the simple goal of educating Cricketers about the physical side of the game. Sam became a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA CSCS) in June 2021 & ECB Core Coach with a Sport & Exercise Science undergraduate & Sport Business Management Masters degree behind him. Having played Cricket to a high level during his youth and still to a premier league club standard, Cricfit is the combination of his two main passions in life, Cricket & fitness.
