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What type of shots are typically played on the back foot?
What type of shots are typically played on the back foot?
What is the primary function of the grip in batting?
What is the primary function of the grip in batting?
What type of bowling delivery is characterized by pace, swing, and seam?
What type of bowling delivery is characterized by pace, swing, and seam?
What is the name of the bowling action that occurs after releasing the ball?
What is the name of the bowling action that occurs after releasing the ball?
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Which fielding position is typically positioned close to the wicket?
Which fielding position is typically positioned close to the wicket?
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What is the name of the cricket governing body established in 1787?
What is the name of the cricket governing body established in 1787?
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When was the first recorded cricket match played?
When was the first recorded cricket match played?
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What is the primary role of the third umpire?
What is the primary role of the third umpire?
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What type of decision does an on-field umpire make?
What type of decision does an on-field umpire make?
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What is the primary role of the reserve umpire?
What is the primary role of the reserve umpire?
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Study Notes
Batting
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Types of shots:
- Front foot shots: driven through the on-side (leg side) or off-side (off side)
- Back foot shots: cut, pull, and hook shots
- Lofted shots: hit high in the air, usually over the fielder's head
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Batting techniques:
- Footwork: movement forward or backward to get into position to play a shot
- Stance: the way a batsman stands at the crease, influencing their balance and movement
- Grip: the way a batsman holds the bat, affecting their control and power
Bowling
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Types of deliveries:
- Fast bowling: pace, swing, and seam bowling
- Spin bowling: off-spin, leg-spin, and left-arm orthodox
- Medium pace bowling: a mix of pace and spin
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Bowling actions:
- Run-up: the bowler's approach to the wicket before releasing the ball
- Release point: the point at which the ball is released from the hand
- Follow-through: the bowler's action after releasing the ball
Fielding
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Fielding positions:
- Close-in fielders: slip, gully, and silly point
- Mid-fielders: point, cover, and mid-off
- Outfielders: long-off, long-on, and deep square leg
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Fielding techniques:
- Catching: techniques for taking catches, including diving and sliding
- Throwing: techniques for throwing the ball back to the wicket-keeper or other fielders
- Stopping: techniques for stopping the ball with the hands or body
Cricket History
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Early history:
- Originated in England in the 16th century
- First recorded match in 1598
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Development:
- First official rules published in 1744
- Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) established in 1787
- International cricket began in the late 19th century
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Modern cricket:
- Limited overs cricket introduced in the 1960s
- Twenty20 cricket introduced in the early 2000s
- International Cricket Council (ICC) established in 1989
Umpiring
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Roles and responsibilities:
- On-field umpires: make decisions on dismissals, runs, and boundaries
- Third umpire: reviews certain decisions using technology
- Reserve umpire: replaces an on-field umpire in case of injury
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Umpiring decisions:
- Out or not out: decisions on dismissals, including LBW, caught, and bowled
- Run outs: decisions on whether a batsman is run out
- No balls and wides: decisions on illegal deliveries
Batting
- Front foot shots driven through the on-side (leg side) or off-side (off side) are common
- Back foot shots include cut, pull, and hook shots
- Lofted shots are hit high in the air, usually over the fielder's head
- Footwork involves movement forward or backward to get into position to play a shot
- Stance influences balance and movement
- Grip affects control and power
Bowling
- Fast bowling involves pace, swing, and seam bowling
- Spin bowling includes off-spin, leg-spin, and left-arm orthodox
- Medium pace bowling is a mix of pace and spin
- The run-up is the bowler's approach to the wicket before releasing the ball
- The release point is the point at which the ball is released from the hand
- Follow-through is the bowler's action after releasing the ball
Fielding
- Close-in fielders include slip, gully, and silly point
- Mid-fielders include point, cover, and mid-off
- Outfielders include long-off, long-on, and deep square leg
- Catching involves techniques for taking catches, including diving and sliding
- Throwing involves techniques for throwing the ball back to the wicket-keeper or other fielders
- Stopping involves techniques for stopping the ball with the hands or body
Cricket History
- Cricket originated in England in the 16th century
- The first recorded match was in 1598
- First official rules were published in 1744
- Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) was established in 1787
- International cricket began in the late 19th century
- Limited overs cricket was introduced in the 1960s
- Twenty20 cricket was introduced in the early 2000s
- International Cricket Council (ICC) was established in 1989
Umpiring
- On-field umpires make decisions on dismissals, runs, and boundaries
- The third umpire reviews certain decisions using technology
- The reserve umpire replaces an on-field umpire in case of injury
- Umpiring decisions include out or not out, run outs, no balls, and wides
- LBW, caught, and bowled are common dismissal methods
- Run outs are decided based on whether a batsman is run out
- No balls and wides are considered illegal deliveries
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Test your knowledge of cricket batting techniques, including types of shots, footwork, stance, and grip. Learn about the different ways to play a shot and improve your batting skills.
