Fielding Science
Lesson 4 of 24

Field Positions: Point / Cover / Mid-Off / Mid-On

5 min read•3/19 sections

The inner-ring saving overs.

Technical Breakdown

19-section schema

Definition

Inner ring positions on the off side (, , extra , ) and on side (, ) that save the single and stop the in front of square.

Biomechanics

Move with the bowler's hand; attack the ball with cutting angles; long-barrier on the .

Tactical Use

Move closer for left-handers and - batters; deeper for the innovator.