Attacking field

In any sport, the game takes place within a designated field where the ball is played. In cricket, fielders aim to limit the number of runs scored after the bowler delivers the ball and the batsman attempts to hit it. The positions in the game are divided into the “offside” and “side of the field”.

Attacking Field: The Basic Meaning

An attacking field refers to a strategic setup where fielders position themselves closer to the batsman in an attempt to catch the ball quickly. At the same time, cricketers risk that more runs will be counted.

However, if a fielder deliberately makes contact with the ball to manipulate play, it is considered a violation. In such cases, the ball is declared “dead,” and the batting team is awarded five penalty runs – provided the ball did not first strike the batsman who made no attempt to hit it.

There is also a definition of “fake fielding” in cricket. It is used if the fielder makes some movements with different parts of the body to confuse the batsman and make him make a mistake. Recently, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has classified fake fielding as a rule violation.