The long barrier is the safest technique to control a cricket ball that is travelling along the ground.
Stage one
Move towards the ball at a controlled speed.
Get in line with the ball and get your whole body behind the ball.
As quickly as possible bend both knees and twist sideways so that the knee of your strong leg touches the ground and touches the back of the heel of the other leg.
Extend arms downwards, spread hands wide with little fingers touching each other.
Pick up the ball and draw into the body, then stand up ready to make the best decision.