This is a comprehensive layout of all the fielding positions in
Cricket, with a right-handed batsman. To adapt for left handers, the
mirror image applies. Only 9 of these position can be used at any one time, excluding Bowler and Wicket keeper, which are compulsory. Additionally, in the aftermatch of the
Bodyline series, you may only have three players on the leg side behind the bat. This stop you having 5 short legs and bowling at the batsman's
ribs (result- lots of catches).
LON LO
MON MO
DMW
Bowler EC
MW C
SMON SMO
CP
SMW
SQL Batsman SP P
SL |
| G BP
| S4
W S3
| S2
| S1
45
FL TM
Key:
LON Long On
LO Long Off
MON Mid-On
MO Mid-Off
DMW
Deep Mid-Wicket
EC Extra-Cover
MW Mid-
Wicket
C
Cover
SMON Silly Mid-on
SMO Silly Mid-Off
CP Cover-Point
SMW Silly Mid-Wicket
SQL Square Leg
SP Silly Point
P Point
SL Short Leg
G
Gully
BP
BackwardPoint
W Wicket
keeper. The line denotes the fact that the wickie can be anywhere along it, depending on the speed of the bowler.
S1-4 Slips First through fourth. Known as a 'Slip Cordon'
45 45, ie 45 degree angle.
FL Fine Leg
TM Third Man
n.b. Backstop is almost never used in cricket over the age of 12, by which time you have competant wicket-keepers.