Know the Game Cricket is the perfect introduction to the
sport for all ages, whether you are a keen club player or beginner. It
is packed with expert text, clear illustrations and photographs of the
professionals in action.
The book includes:
- Playing the game: how to play cricket, the rules, positions on the pitch, how to score
- The laws of the game: from scoring to umpiring
- Equipment and pitch: how to choose a bat, positioning of fielders, the wicket
- The skills: step-by-step guide to all the basic skills, including batting, bowling, wicket keeping and fielding.
The Know the Game series is firmly established as the
definitive introduction to a wide range of sports and games. Written by
the experts, you can be sure that they contain everything you need to
know to take part.