Umpiring Science
Lesson 4 of 21

No-Balls, Front-Foot Cameras & Free Hits

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The most-missed decision in cricket.

Front-foot no-balls were historically missed up to 30% of the time. Since 2020, the third umpire calls every front-foot off a dedicated camera review.

Each costs the bowling side at least one run plus a , where the batter cannot be dismissed except by run-out.

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