The Leg bowling theory.

Leekbrookgull

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Leek

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As i understand it,two leg slips are allowed (?) but what about a Leg Gully ?

 

Eeyore

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• Jul 11, 2015

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That's know as 'backward point'.

Edit: 'backward square leg' I got my 'on' and 'off' mixed up.

Although they would have to be fairly forward. So I guess such a position could exist in its own right.

 

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Surely you'd be better off bowling with your arm?

 

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jabba

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Can't have more than 2 fielders behind square on leg-side at point of delivery.

 

Leekbrookgull

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Jabba,why is that ?

 

jakarta

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Oooh don't get going about Leg Theory, the Aussies got really worked up about it last time.......

 

KZNSeagull

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Leekbrookgull said:

Jabba,why is that ?

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Because of the Bodyline series in the 30's.

 

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jabba

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Law 41.5 If more than 2 fielders behind square would be a no-ball. Rule brought in to negate the infamous 'leg theory' tactic of the 'bodyline' Ashes series of 32-33 to try and stop Bradman scoring runs.

 

Leekbrookgull

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jabba said:

Law 41.5 If more than 2 fielders behind square would be a no-ball. Rule brought in to negate the infamous 'leg theory' tactic of the 'bodyline' Ashes series of 32-33 to try and stop Bradman scoring runs.

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Thank You,jabba thats how i have always understood it as.