Fielding

Taking A High Catch
Source: http://www.cricketweb.net/coaching/catching.php

For a high catch, use the "reverse cup" method. Attempt to catch at eye-level and keep your hand high. Watch the ball the whole time until it hits your hands. The correct technique is shown below.

Ground Fielding
The key point I will stress with out-fielding is to attack the ball. By "attacking" the ball I mean you come towards the ball if it is hit to you, rather than standing still and waiting for it.

The main technique used to stop balls along the ground is called the "long barrier". This occurs when your body forms a "barrier" behind the ball, giving the fieldsman the best chance of stopping the ball. Make sure you keep your eye on the ball right up until the point it reaches you, as it could be costly. It is demonstrated below.

When throwing, it is important to transfer your weight from the back to the front foot, much like a javelin thrower. Use your non-throwing arm for aiming (and to steady yourself) and your front foot in the direction of the target. Swivel from your back to your front foot.

Fielding Drills
Source: http://www.cricketweb.net/coaching/drills.php

Split your team into two groups, even numbers on each side. Have your wicketkeeper, a single wicket and someone who can hit well with a bat about 40+ metres from the fielders.

The aim of this drill is to work in pairs, practice loud calling and backing up each other. The batsman hits a ball either along the ground, softly or powerful (mixing it up is a good idea). One of the fieldsmen calls for it if it's a catch, the other stays close in case he misjudges it. Whoever catches it passes it to the other fielder, who throws it in the wicketkeeper. Aim to return it over the bails.

With ground fielding, this is where backing up becomes important. One attacks the ball and aims to gather and return it to the wicketkeeper. The other backs up behind him, in case the first fieldsman makes a mistake. Misfields can happen often, so be alert!