Fielding Science
Lesson 5 of 24

Boundary Positions: Third Man / Fine Leg / Deep Cover

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Saving boundaries.

Technical Breakdown

19-section schema

Definition

Deep positions (, , , , /off) that turn fours into twos.

History

MCC's Laws (first codified 1744, current 2017 edition) set the 22-yard and playing-area dimensions cricket still uses today.

Biomechanics

Anticipate via bowler's plan; curved approach toward the rope; underarm relay to .

Tactical Use

field-setting hinges on which two of these positions go inside the ring.