Backing Up Throws

A second fielder positioned behind the stumps to stop overthrows.

Modern fielding standards were rewritten by South Africa's Jonty Rhodes in the 1990s; the flat, one-bounce throw and sliding stop are now coached from junior level.

Mandatory on every throw at the stumps; one missed back-up = four overthrow runs.

Standing too close — back-up should be 6-8 m behind the stumps to gather the rebound.