Field settings Flashcards
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What are the phases of a 50-over cricket match?
Powerplay (1–10)
Middle Overs (11–40)
Death Overs (41–50)
Special Scenarios
What is the field setting for attacking swing bowling during Powerplay?
Wicketkeeper: Up to stumps
1st Slip: 5–7 yards from keeper
2nd Slip: 10–12 yards from keeper
Gully: 8–10 yards back
Point: 20 yards back
Cover: 15 yards from bat
Mid-off: 20 yards back
Mid-on: 20 yards back
Midwicket: 25 yards back
Fine Leg: 15 yards from keeper
What is the tactical rationale for attacking swing bowling?
Three catchers target edges; cover and point choke scoring; fine leg covers top edges.
What are the field settings for defensive early movement?
Wicketkeeper: 10 yards back
1 Slip: 7 yards back
Deep Point: 35 yards
Cover: 20 yards
Extra Cover: 25 yards
Mid-off: 35 yards
Mid-on: 20 yards
Midwicket: 25 yards
Fine Leg: 20 yards
What is the tactical rationale for defensive early movement?
Single slip applies pressure; deep point and mid-off protect boundaries; extra cover stifles singles.
What are the bowler variants for attacking swing bowling?
Outswing: slips/gully focus
Inswing: midwicket tighter
What are the batter tendencies during attacking swing bowling?
Nervous openers may nick off
Aggressive players may drive uppishly
What are the field settings for spin bowling containment during Middle Overs?
Wicketkeeper: Standing up
1 Slip: 10 yards back
2nd Slip: 15 yards back
Gully: 15 yards back
Point: Inside circle
Cover: Inside circle
Mid-off: Inside circle
Mid-on: Inside circle
Midwicket: Inside circle
Fine Leg: Inside circle
What are the field settings for pace bowling run restriction during Middle Overs?
Wicketkeeper: Standing back
1 Slip: 10 yards back
Deep Point: 35 yards
Cover: 20 yards
Extra Cover: 25 yards
Mid-off: 35 yards
Mid-on: 20 yards
Midwicket: 25 yards
Fine Leg: 20 yards
What are the field settings for death overs?
Wicketkeeper: Standing back
1 Slip: 10 yards back
Deep Point: 35 yards
Cover: 20 yards
Extra Cover: 25 yards
Mid-off: 35 yards
Mid-on: 20 yards
Midwicket: 25 yards
Fine Leg: 20 yards
What are the special scenarios in 50-over cricket?
New Batter at Crease
Left-Hand/Right-Hand Combination
Tailenders Facing Spin
What is the field setting for aggressive batting?
Wicketkeeper: 15 yards back
Slip: 1 slip, 7 yards
Point: Deep point, 40 yards
Cover: 20 yards, attacking
Mid-off: 25 yards, very straight
Mid-on: 25 yards, very straight
Midwicket: Deep midwicket, 40 yards
Square Leg: 25 yards, squarer
Fine Leg: 20 yards, fine
What is the tactical rationale for aggressive batting?
Deep point and midwicket catch lofted shots
Slip targets errors
Mid-off/on choke straight drives
What is the field setting for spin bowling containment?
Wicketkeeper: Up to the stumps
Slip: 5 yards back
Short Leg: 3 yards, under helmet
Silly Point: 3 yards, 20° from bat
Mid-off: 35 yards, straight
Mid-on: 35 yards, straight
Midwicket: 25 yards, tighter
Deep Square Leg: 45 yards, squarer
Deep Cover: 45 yards, wider
What is the tactical rationale for spin bowling containment?
Close catchers exploit turn
Deep fielders protect sweep and cover drives
What is the field setting for pace bowling run restriction?
Wicketkeeper: 15 yards back
Slip: 7 yards
Point: Deep, 40 yards
Cover: 25 yards, wider
Mid-off: 40 yards, deep
Mid-on: 40 yards, deep
Midwicket: 25 yards, tighter
Deep Square Leg: 45 yards, squarer
Third Man: 40 yards, fine
What is the tactical rationale for pace bowling run restriction?
Deep mid-off/on block drives
Point and square leg cover cuts and pulls
Slip keeps wicket threat
What is the field setting for chasing a big score?
Wicketkeeper: 10 yards back
1st Slip: 5 yards, tight
2nd Slip: 10 yards, wide
What are the batter tendencies against spin bowling?
Sweepers target square leg
Drivers aim cover
What are the batter tendencies against pace bowling?
Accumulators nudge singles
Hitters aim deep
What is the field setting for wicketkeeper during overs chasing 300+?
10 yards back
What is the field setting for 1st slip during overs chasing 300+?
5 yards, tight
What is the field setting for gully during overs chasing 300+?
8 yards, 15° from bat
What is the tactical rationale for overs chasing 300+?
Three catchers attack; deep cover and midwicket tempt big shots
What is the field setting for wicketkeeper during death overs?
20 yards back
What is the field setting for mid-off during death overs?
45 yards, outside the circle, straighter
What is the tactical rationale for death overs?
Deep fielders block boundaries; fine leg and third man catch mishit yorkers
What is the field setting for long-off during slower balls?
50 yards, outside the circle, straight
What is the tactical rationale for slower balls?
Deep fielders catch lofted mishits; short fine leg and third man snare ramps
What is the field setting for wicketkeeper when defending a low total?
15 yards back
What is the field setting for slip when defending a low total?
7 yards, standard
What is the tactical rationale for defending a low total?
Use cutters to limit runs and pressure batters
What is the position of Deep Square Leg?
50 yards
Outside the circle
Squarer
What is the position of Fine Leg?
25 yards
Inside the circle
Fine
What is the position of Third Man?
25 yards
Inside the circle
Fine
What is the tactical rationale for field placements?
Slip attacks
Deep fielders force big hits for wickets
What are the bowler variants mentioned?
Off-cutter (slip finer)
Yorker (mid-off straighter)
What are the batter tendencies?
Chasers hit aerial
Defenders nudge
What is the field setting for a new batter?
Wicketkeeper: Up to stumps (spin) or back (pace)
Slip: 5 yards, tight
Gully: 8 yards, 15° from bat
What is the tactical rationale for new batter scenarios?
Close catchers exploit uncertainty
Cover and midwicket tempt shots
What are the field settings for left/right-hand combinations?
Wicketkeeper: Back or up based on bowler
Slip: 5 yards, angle shifts per batter
Point: 25 yards (right-hander) or deep 40 yards (left-hander)
What is the tactical rationale for left/right-hand combinations?
Fields mirror batter stance
Slip stays for edges
What is the field setting for tailenders facing spin?
Wicketkeeper: Up to stumps
Slip: 5 yards, tight
Short Leg: 3 yards, forward
What is the tactical rationale for tailenders facing spin?
Close catchers exploit poor technique
Deep fielders cover slogs
