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The Lords Test was a timely reminder of a game that can be an enthralling contest when theres something in the pitch for the bowlers, and that is enhanced by the magic of good wristspin.While the bowling at times reached heights of excellence, the batting at Lords was often moderate and the catching appalling. The next time a commentator says fielding standards have greatly improved over the years, Id like him or her to be more specific. Some of the outfielding is spectacular in its athleticism, and at times even displays ballet-like qualities, but the close catching is technically deficient.And its not just England and Pakistan who are at fault; its a worldwide epidemic, and in this case its not catching.Most of the dropped catches behind the wicket are the result of one simple technical flaw - the failure to slightly turn the foot outwards to the side on which the ball is travelling before making the next move. Without this simple manoeuvre the fielder will be off balance when attempting to complete a catch. On most occasions when a catch goes down, you see the fielder either collapse sideways like a detonated building or take a tumble backwards.Not to pick on Virat Kohli but hes a high-quality batsman with wonderful hand-eye coordination, which should make him a natural for the catching positions. His failings in the slip cordon are the result of this technical flaw, and also a lack of anticipation in the leg-slip position when the spinners are operating.Anticipation is a big part of fielding at leg slip to the spinners, because often the ball suddenly appears from behind a pad. Consequently, its crucial to follow the flight of the delivery and then focus on a spot from where the ball will appear.I once watched in amazement as Garry Sobers - fielding at leg slip for South Australia - calculated that a Victoria batsman was purely blocking the last over before lunch. Choosing his moment perfectly, he stepped forward, placed his hand on the ground and the ball was played straight to him.Sobers was one of the best in that position but he had an equal in Indias Eknath Solkar, who was exceedingly brave in the short-leg position, and would have made an excellent pickpocket. He stood so close without you feeling his presence. What a pity Ekki isnt around now. Hed be able to put Kohli (and any other short leg who cared to listen) straight on whats required to excel in that position.I often wonder what current players are being taught, particularly when it comes to batting and fielding. Its understandable that coaching is a little confused with three variations of the game to satisfy, but there are certain principles that should be adhered to in order to achieve success. Some coaches put forward theories that are more about reinventing the game than helping their charges. Im all for improvement but change for the sake of it is usually misdirected because the motives behind it are wrong.Just because a technique is ancient doesnt mean its inefficient. It has usually survived because it has been tried and tested over many years and proved to be the best way to achieve success.Like most aspects of the game, these trusted techniques are best learned when the player is young - anywhere from eight to 18 years of age. The most knowledgeable coaches should be in charge of good young players and not international teams. Cricket needs to closely examine its coaching structure. 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Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy was formally charged with a felony count of cocaine possession by a Dallas County grand jury on Monday.Hardy was arrested Sept. 26 after being pulled over for failure to signal a left turn, and a search of his vehicle revealed what police said was cocaine and an item containing marijuana remnants, according to police documents.If Hardy is found guilty, he could be fined up to $10,000 and spend at least 180 days in jail.Hardy told police at the time of the arrest that he didnt know what was in a bag that police said contained cocaine, and Hardy said somebody gave him the bag at a party the previous night.Hardy said he had been passing his wallet around at the party because he was paying for everybody and that must have been when the baggie was put in his wallet, according to the police report.The report also made reference to a couple of gun club membership cards in Hardys wallet. When the NFL suspended Hardy for 10 games last season over a domestic violence case stemming from an incident that occurred when he played for the Carolina Panthers in 2014, the league cited the presence of guns in his apartment in the ruling. An arbitrator reduced the ban to four games.Hardy, 28, played for the Cowboys last season after spending the first five years of his career with the Panthers.dddddddddddd He had six sacks in 12 games for Dallas in 2015 after missing the first four games of the season due to the suspension.In his first extended public comments after the completion of his suspension, he said he would come out guns blazing and made inappropriate comments about New England Patriots quarterback Tom Bradys wife. On at least two occasions, Cowboys coach Jason Garrett had to speak to Hardy about his Twitter feed. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones also had a sit-down meeting with Hardy later in the season.The charges from his 2014 domestic violence case were dropped and his record expunged, but in November, Deadspin released photos from the night of the alleged incident that showed bruising to his ex-girlfriends back, jaw and feet.In an interview with ESPN, Hardy said he was an innocent man and denied he had ever put his hands on a woman. Of the photos, he said: Pictures are pictures, and they can be made to look like whatever they want to.Hardy remains unsigned. In April, Jones said he would not re-sign Hardy. ' ' '