Before getting in to the field it is important to get familier with the fielding positions (their names and how are they positioned in a cricket ground). Following map shows the standard fielding positions in the cricket book. The positions are named in bold letters and their sub versions (deep, short, extra) are also shown in the map.
Fielding positions map - wikipedia (30-12-2009)
Some amazing piece of fielding by great fielders in cricket
How to improve your fielding
The following videos will demonstrate some important points you have to remember and practice in order to improve your fielding.
This video demonstrate some important techniques used by the fielders in silly point, silly mid-off, silly mid-on and short leg positions. Also there are some drills that you can practice.
This video will demonstrate how to take catches comes in below shoulder height (flat). Specially helpful to slip, cover fielders and wicket keepers as well.
