Cricket Fielding Setup And Correctly Batsman Guessing To Take Wicket

Fielding position in cricket

In cricket, a fielding position refers to the location on the cricket field where a fielder is stationed to stop or catch the ball hit by the batsman. Some common fielding positions in cricket are slips, gully, point, cover, mid-off, mid-on, midwicket, long-on, long-off, third man, fine leg, and square leg. The fielding positions are strategically placed to stop the flow of runs and to take catches. The specific fielding positions a team uses depends on factors such as the bowler, the batsman, and the type of delivery being bowled.

 

There are several types of fielding positions in cricket, including

• Slip

 This is a close catching position located behind the batsman.

• Gully

This is a close catching position located between slips and point.

• Point 

This is a close catching position located on the off side of the field, near the batsman.

• Cover

This is a close catching position located on the off side of the field, behind point.

• Mid-off

 This is a deep fielding position located on the off side of the field, near the bowler.

• Mid-on

 This is a deep fielding position located on the leg side of the field, near the bowler.

• Midwicket

 This is a deep fielding position located between square leg and mid-on.

• Long-on

 This is a deep fielding position located on the leg side of the field, near the boundary.

• Long-off

 This is a deep fielding position located on the off side of the field, near the boundary.

• Third man

 This is a deep fielding position located behind square leg on the off side of the field.

• Fine leg 

This is a close fielding position located on the leg side of the field, near the batsman.

• Square leg

 This is a close fielding position located on the leg side of the field, near the boundary.

If a left-handed batsman hits the ball to the long-on side, the following steps can be taken to set up the fielding

• Position the fielder at long-on

 The fielder at long-on should be positioned near the boundary line on the leg side of the field.

• Cover the boundary

 The fielder should be positioned in a way that allows them to cover the boundary line and prevent any fours or sixes.

• Be ready to run

The fielder at long-on should be ready to run and chase the ball if it goes over their head.

• Anticipate the shot

 The fielder should be aware of the batsman's style of play and anticipate the type of shot they are likely to play.

• Back up the fielder

Other fielders in the vicinity should be positioned to back up the fielder at long-on in case the ball goes past them.

 this fielding is set up effectively and efficiently to stop any runs and prevent boundaries from being scored.

If a right-handed batsman is hitting fours and sixes on the off side during a power play, the following steps can be taken to set up the fielding

• Place fielders on the off side: 

Fielders should be placed on the off side of the field, near the boundary line, to prevent the batsman from scoring fours and sixes.

• Cover the gaps

Fielders should be placed in a way that covers the gaps in the field, making it difficult for the batsman to find gaps to score.

• Position the fielders near the batsman

 Fielders should be positioned near the batsman, as close as possible, to increase the chances of stopping a shot or taking a catch.

• Use a deep fielder

A deep fielder can be placed on the off side, near the boundary line, to prevent any balls hit over the fielders' heads from becoming fours or sixes.

• Anticipate the shot

 The fielders should be aware of the batsman's style of play and anticipate the type of shot they are likely to play.

 the fielding team can reduce the chances of the batsman scoring fours and sixes and increase the chances of stopping the flow of runs.

If a left-handed batsman is strong on the leg side and there are 20 runs needed in the last over, the following field setup may work

• Place fielders on the leg side

Fielders should be placed on the leg side of the field, near the boundary line, to prevent the batsman from scoring fours and sixes on that side.

• Position fielders near the batsman

 Fielders should be positioned near the batsman, as close as possible, to increase the chances of stopping a shot or taking a catch.

• Cover the gaps

 Fielders should be placed in a way that covers the gaps in the field, making it difficult for the batsman to find gaps to score.

• Use a deep fielder

A deep fielder can be placed on the leg side, near the boundary line, to prevent any balls hit over the fielders' heads from becoming fours or sixes.

• Place a fielder at fine leg

 Fine leg is a close fielding position on the leg side of the field, near the batsman. Placing a fielder there can increase the chances of stopping runs or taking a catch.

• Use a slow bowler

A slow bowler can be used to bowl the last over, as they can make it more difficult for the batsman to hit boundaries.

 the fielding team can reduce the chances of the batsman scoring on the leg side and increase the chances of stopping the flow of runs. However, there is always an element of unpredictability in cricket, and even the best-planned field setups can fail.