Silly point is a close-in fielding position on the off side, very close to the batsman. It is a dangerous position used to catch balls that pop up off the bat.
Silly point is a close-in fielding position on the off side, very close to the batsman. It is a dangerous position used to catch balls that pop up off the bat.
Slip is a fielding position behind the batsman on the off side, close to the wicketkeeper. First slip is closest to the keeper, followed by second slip, third slip, etc.
Gully is a fielding position on the off side, between point and the slips. It is wider than the slips and often catches balls that are cut or edged.
Point is a fielding position on the off side, square of the wicket. It covers cut shots and balls played square on the off side.
Cover is a fielding position on the off side, between point and mid-off. Cover fielders often need to be athletic to cut off drives and quick singles.
Mid-off is a fielding position on the off side, slightly forward of the batsman. It covers straight drives on the off side.
Mid-on is a fielding position on the leg side, slightly forward of the batsman. It covers straight drives on the leg side.
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