Lesson 9 of 14
Leg-Side Takes
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The hardest take in keeping.
Technical Breakdown
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Gathering a ball that has gone down the leg side, often with no sight of it through the batter's body (Alan Knott, MS Dhoni, Sarah Taylor).
Physics Involved
Reaction window is shortest (~0.35 s) because the body blocks early sight of the ball.
Biomechanics
Step across with the , body rotates so chest faces ; hands stay low and reach across the body.
Tactical Use
Catches edges off leg-side wides and stumpings down leg from the spinner.
Common Mistakes & Drills
Reaching with one hand only — train two-handed wherever possible.
Famous Players
Drills → real performancesMS Dhoni
2004–2019Wicket-keeper batter (India, captain)
MS Dhoni ( batter for India, captain, 2004–2019). Best known for: , 2011 WC final. The is a wristy to the — the bottom-hand whip turns a defensive ball into a leg-side six. Captained India to all three ICC trophies.
Helicopter shot, 2011 WC final