Cricketing Queries

[pcfan123]

Could someone clarify the exact difference between a hook shot and a pull shot.

From my current understanding, a hook shot is when the ball is very short and is played with a horizontal bat to the area between square leg and fine leg. A pull shot is played to a short/good length delivery with a horizontal bat towards anywhere in front of square leg on the on side.

Is this correct??

 

[TumTum]

I think you nailed it in the head hMarka.

Today's batsmen (bar Ponting) tend to leave the bouncers go through, but I think in the olden days they use to attempt that shot a lot more often. Might be because it has all become formulated and coaches say leave them because they are more risky to play.

 

[ZoraxDoom]

Yup. A Hook is played when the ball is chest height or above, like around your throat or your head. A pull is when it is lower.

 

[Sureshot]

If somebody or "something" interrupts play, such as a dog running onto the field and picking the ball up with its mouth (pretty much saving a boundary), or a spectator does something of the sort, what's the ruling?

Dead ball, and rebowl the ball? I guess this is more likely at a club level than anything else. It happened at a club game in Pakistan, but the dog ran away from the ball instead of getting the ball, so it wasn't really an issue at the time.

Before play the umpires have to decide how obstacles are treated. It depends on local customs, local rules, etc. Be it boundary or dead ball called and delivery replayed, it's up to the umpires.

 

[Cricketman]

I always thought a hook/pull depended on where you played the ball, ie behind square it was a hook, in front of square a pull.

 

[iridescentt]

I always thought a hook/pull depended on where you played the ball, ie behind square it was a hook, in front of square a pull.

Thats what I've been thinking my whole life. Thats what it is, isn't it?

 

[-D-S-B-]

I always thought a hook/pull depended on where you played the ball, ie behind square it was a hook, in front of square a pull.

It also depends on length, a hook is played to a ball above chest height, a pull is a bit fuller and generally around waist height. As you said, a hook is generally played behind square, bit this depends on timing, and a pull is usually played anywhere from fine leg to mid wicket. (usually square or in front)

 

[deathrevenge9]

I always thought a hook/pull depended on where you played the ball, ie behind square it was a hook, in front of square a pull.

Thats what I've been thinking my whole life. Thats what it is, isn't it?

Even I thought the same but i guess that this might be helpful
BBC Sport Academy | Cricket | Skills | The hook shot

 

[Insomniac]

Before play the umpires have to decide how obstacles are treated. It depends on local customs, local rules, etc. Be it boundary or dead ball called and delivery replayed, it's up to the umpires.

Who plans for a spectator to invade play?

 

[pcfan123]

The kiwis probably, it happens there the most

 

[TumTum]

I can't believe you guys think the hook/pull shot is differentiated by where you hit it. As far as I am concerned, a batsmen can hit both strokes anywhere in the on-side. It all depends on the length of the delivery.

Only the cover/off drives are named as by where you hit the ball.

 

[-D-S-B-]

As far as I am concerned, a batsmen can hit both strokes anywhere in the on-side.

Heck, it could even go to the cover boundary if you play it bad enough

 

[Sureshot]

Who plans for a spectator to invade play?

No, you plan what happens if a spectator "invades play".

 

[-D-S-B-]

And also, a heck of a lot of spectators plan to "invade ply" in NZ, it's all part of the game
If there's no streaking, it's just not cricket!

 

[deathrevenge9]

What is meant by Bowling Average?