Leg side

Cricket fielding positions2

Leg side is a term used in the sport of cricket to describe one half of the field. It is also known as the "on side." The leg side is the side of the field that is behind the batsman as they take their stance to face the bowler. For a right-handed batsman, the leg side is to their left, while for a left-handed batsman, it is to their right.

Fielding Positions on the Leg Side

Several fielding positions are specific to the leg side. These include:

• Leg slip
• Leg gully
• Square leg
• Mid-wicket
• Deep mid-wicket
• Fine leg
• Deep fine leg
• Backward square leg

Bowling to the Leg Side

Bowlers often target the leg side to exploit a batsman's weaknesses. Deliveries aimed at the leg side can be difficult to play and may result in catches to fielders positioned in leg side areas. Common deliveries aimed at the leg side include:

• Leg spin
• In-swinger
• Yorker

Batting on the Leg Side

Batsmen use various shots to play deliveries on the leg side. These include:

• Leg glance
• Pull shot
• Hook shot
• Sweep shot

Leg Side Strategies

Teams often employ specific strategies to exploit the leg side. These strategies can include setting a leg-side dominant field or instructing bowlers to target the leg stump. The leg side can be a productive scoring area for batsmen, but it also presents opportunities for bowlers to take wickets.

Related Pages

• Cricket fielding positions
• Cricket terminology
• Batting (cricket)
• Bowling (cricket)
• Fielding (cricket)

See Also

• Off side
• Cricket pitch
• Cricket field