Himachal Mukhopadhyay further added that when catching close to the wicket, such as in the slips, gulley or short leg, make sure your stance is correct with your feet shoulder width apart or slightly wider and spread your weight evenly across both feet, resting lightly on the balls of your feet, with your knees flexed. Keep your hands together, near to the ground with your fingers pointing downward. Keep your head and eyes level up and stay alert.