Leg slip

Leg slip is the position on the field behind the wicket on the right-handed batsman’s leg side directly opposite the slip position.

Leg Slip in Cricket: Details

The position changes all the time. When more than one fielder is protected by this area, it should be considered an exceedingly unusual occurrence. This is because of the following reasons:

1. The leg slip position is mainly used for catching, although very few batters are able to get into this zone. Taking this into consideration, a lot of teams do not even bother to defend this position at all. This is not even taking into account the fact that there are two field players there.
2. This particular location is restricted to a maximum of two field players at one time. Consequently, it is quite improbable that the field team will be interested in placing two members of the squad there.

In most cases, the captain will make a strategic move by putting a player in the leg slip position. This is because the captain has seen that the batsman is not able to deal with the strike.

Furthermore, it is important to point out that the use of this tactic is highly dangerous, which is why it is utilized as a last option.

Athleticism and coordination are two qualities that are required of the fielders who will be positioned in this role. Players in the usual slip and gully positions are expected to possess a skill level that is comparable to what is needed of them in this position. The position on the field is quite static, so the chance of catching a random ball is low.