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Attacking field (new ball)

The Attacking field (new ball) in Limited overs cricket: one in wicket-keeper, 2 in close catchers, 6 in infield, one in bowler and one in outfield, drawn to scale with the team's own end at the top.

Attacking field (new ball) drawn on the cricket oval, own end at the topWicket-keeper (WK)WKFirst Slip (SLP)SLPGully (GLY)GLYPoint (PNT)PNTCover (CVR)CVRMid-off (MOF)MOFBowler (BWL)BWLMid-on (MON)MONMidwicket (MID)MIDSquare Leg (SQL)SQLFine Leg (FL)FL

Drawn to scale: 137 m by 128 m. Own end at the top.

Positions in this shape.

CodePositionUnit
WKWicket-keeperWicket-keeper
BWLBowlerBowler
SLPFirst SlipClose Catchers
GLYGullyClose Catchers
PNTPointInfield
CVRCoverInfield
MOFMid-offInfield
MONMid-onInfield
MIDMidwicketInfield
SQLSquare LegInfield
FLFine LegOutfield

The shape

The Attacking field (new ball) sets out one in wicket-keeper, 2 in close catchers, 6 in infield, one in bowler and one in outfield. The diagram shows where each position starts, on a 137 m by 128 m cricket oval drawn to scale with your own end at the top. Use it as the starting picture for your team sheet, then adjust the depth of each line to the players you have and the opponent in front of you.

Pick the shape, drag your players onto it and share the team sheet with parents before the game. The Vanta Club app is free.

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