{"title":"Cricket Fielding \u0026 Catching Aids","description":"\u003cp\u003eSharper reactions and more accurate throws win matches. These cricket fielding aids help you practise catching and direct hits on your own, with a partner or in a coaching session.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stumps-reflex-sticks\"\u003eStumps Reflex Sticks\u003c\/a\u003e create unpredictable deflections for reaction and catching drills. For throwing practice, set up a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/single-cricket-target-stump-spike\"\u003esingle target stump on a ground spike\u003c\/a\u003e and aim for direct hits from different angles.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"single-cricket-target-stump-spike","title":"Single Target Stump with Ground Spike – Kangaroo Stump™","description":"\u003cp\u003eA single flexible Kangaroo Stump™ on a ground spike. Push the spike into grass and you have a full-height target for bowling and fielding practice in seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold individually:\u003c\/strong\u003e the price is for one stump with its ground spike, in the colour you choose. The main photo shows the four colours available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy train with a single target stump?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne stump is a much smaller target than a full wicket, so every delivery or throw shows you straight away whether you were on target. Use it to work on a bowler's line, or set it up in the outfield for direct-hit throwing drills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eECB-standard dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 inches (71.1 cm) tall, with a standard adult stump diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon core\u003c\/strong\u003e for strength and long-lasting performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-density foam exterior\u003c\/strong\u003e that flexes on impact instead of cracking or splintering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel ground spike:\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoor powder-coated steel with a stainless steel spike that pushes into grass and soil for a secure hold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeather resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e for outdoor training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight\u003c\/strong\u003e and easy to carry to the park, garden or club.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour bright colours:\u003c\/strong\u003e blue, yellow, orange and pink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 in (71.1 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard adult stump, approx. 1⅜–1½ in (3.49–3.81 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon core, high-density foam exterior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle ground spike for grass and soil: outdoor powder-coated steel with a stainless steel spike\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue, yellow, orange, pink (sold individually)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWays to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBowling line:\u003c\/strong\u003e stand the stump at the batting end and bowl at it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect hits:\u003c\/strong\u003e field the ball and throw at the stump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra target:\u003c\/strong\u003e set it up alongside a full wicket in the nets or the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor drill ideas, read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/bowling-accuracy-drills-target-stump\"\u003e6 bowling accuracy drills using a target stump\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 × Kangaroo Stump™ and 1 × single ground spike, in the colour you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOther options\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant a smaller target? Try the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/half-size-target-stump-spike\"\u003e14-inch Half-Size Target Stump with Ground Spike\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJust the stump? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/single-flexible-cricket-stump\"\u003eSingle Flexible Cricket Stump\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpare spike: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stump-single-spike\"\u003eSingle Ground Spike\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA full wicket for grass: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flexible-cricket-stumps-triple-spike\"\u003eFlexible Cricket Stumps with Triple Ground Spike\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore targets: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/single-stump\"\u003ecricket target stumps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow tall is the stump?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e28 inches (71.1 cm), the standard adult stump height, with a standard adult stump diameter of about 1⅜–1½ inches (3.49–3.81 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the price for one stump or four?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne stump with its ground spike, in the colour you choose. The main photo shows the four colours available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat surface is it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrass and soil: the ground spike pushes in to hold the stump upright.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it break when the ball hits it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has a carbon core and a high-density foam exterior designed to flex on impact rather than crack or splinter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the ground spike made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOutdoor powder-coated steel, with a stainless steel spike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I buy a spare spike?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stump-single-spike\"\u003eSingle Ground Spike\u003c\/a\u003e is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stumps Sports","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":51146009968973,"sku":"SS-KS-TGT-SPK-BLU","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":51146010001741,"sku":"SS-KS-TGT-SPK-YEL","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":51146010034509,"sku":"SS-KS-TGT-SPK-ORG","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink","offer_id":51146010067277,"sku":"SS-KS-TGT-SPK-PNK","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/5124\/1805\/files\/single-target-stump-spike-4-colours.png?v=1793575179"},{"product_id":"single-flexible-cricket-stump","title":"Single Flexible Cricket Stump – Kangaroo Stump™","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kangaroo Stump™ is a single flexible cricket stump, sold on its own. Use it as a one-stump target for bowling and fielding practice, or as an extra stump for your training sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon core\u003c\/strong\u003e for strength and long-lasting performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-density foam exterior\u003c\/strong\u003e that flexes on impact, reducing the chance of breakage and absorbing shock during close play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeather resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e for indoor and outdoor use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it is easy to carry and set up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour bright colours\u003c\/strong\u003e: blue, yellow, orange and pink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWays to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA single-stump target to sharpen a bowler's line and length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect-hit throwing and fielding drills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn extra stump for nets, garden and coaching sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSetting it up\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor grass, choose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/single-cricket-target-stump-spike\"\u003eSingle Target Stump with Ground Spike\u003c\/a\u003e, or add a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stump-single-spike\"\u003esingle ground spike\u003c\/a\u003e. For a full wicket, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flexible-cricket-stumps-set\"\u003eFlexible Cricket Stumps Set\u003c\/a\u003e. For a smaller bowling target, try the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/half-size-cricket-target-stump\"\u003eHalf-Size Cricket Target Stump\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 in (71.1 cm), ECB-standard adult stump height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard adult stump, approx. 1⅜–1½ in (3.49–3.81 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon core, high-density foam exterior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue, yellow, orange or pink (sold individually)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow tall is the stump?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e28 inches (71.1 cm), the standard adult stump height, with a standard adult stump diameter of about 1⅜–1½ inches (3.49–3.81 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stumps Sports","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":51145732424013,"sku":"SS-KS-SGL-BLU","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":51145732456781,"sku":"SS-KS-SGL-YEL","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":51145732489549,"sku":"SS-KS-SGL-ORG","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink","offer_id":51145732522317,"sku":"SS-KS-SGL-PNK","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/5124\/1805\/files\/single-flexible-cricket-stump-4-colours.png?v=1793575180"},{"product_id":"stumps-reflex-sticks","title":"Stumps Reflex Sticks – Cricket Reaction \u0026 Catching Aid","description":"\u003cp\u003eStumps Reflex Sticks are a cricket reaction and catching training aid. The ball deflects unpredictably off the sticks, so players have to read it late, react instinctively and catch under pressure, like the split-second chances that decide matches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Reflex Sticks train\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaction speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-eye coordination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatching technique and softer hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlip catching and close fielding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWicketkeeping reflexes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgility and footwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike repetitive catching drills, no two deflections are the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the set\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 reaction-training sticks:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 pink (5 mm diameter) and 5 white (4 mm diameter).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.1 m tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, lightweight and easy to reposition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe two diameters deflect the ball differently, so coaches can make drills progressively harder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho they're for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCricket clubs, academies, coaches and home practice, for junior and senior players, indoors or outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatching drills\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the two stick thicknesses to vary the challenge: start with the thinner white sticks, then move to the thicker pink ones as reactions improve. Rotate players through slip, close-catching and wicketkeeping positions so everyone works on reading a late deflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMore fielding practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractise direct hits with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/single-cricket-target-stump-spike\"\u003esingle target stump on a ground spike\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fielding-aids\"\u003ecricket fielding and catching aids\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/training-equipment\"\u003ecricket training equipment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e10 sticks: 5 pink (5 mm) and 5 white (4 mm).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow tall are they?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e1.1 metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy two thicknesses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe different diameters create different deflections, so you can vary the difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use them indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. They're suitable for indoor and outdoor training.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre they suitable for juniors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. They're designed for junior and senior players.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stumps Sports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54376833122637,"sku":"SS-REFLEX-10","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/5124\/1805\/files\/StumpsreflexsticksV3.png?v=1784824158"}],"url":"https:\/\/stumpssports.com\/collections\/fielding-aids.oembed","provider":"Stumps Sports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}