Question About Terminology

[dovli]

Hello!

I'am a newbie to cricket and I am looking for a description of the different types of batting strikes. Could you guys direct me to an online resource that explains that? I have read explanations of the rules of the game, of the fielding position but I have trouble understanding what a "cover drive" or "square cut" is & so on..

Thank you very much
Dovli

 

[barmyarmy]

Here is a quick diagram I've whipped up to help you with terminology and shots (for RHB):

Area 1: mid-off
shots: down: button 1 or 2, down and right: button 1
Area 2: covers
shots: down and left: button 1 or 2
Area 3: point
shots: left: button 1 or 2, down and left: button 1 or 2
Area: 4: third man
shots: up and left: button 1 or 2 (+ anything from an edge)
Area 5: fine leg
shots: up and right: button 1 or 2, right: button 1 or 2
Area 6: square leg
shots: right: button 1 or 2
Area 7: mid wicket
shots: right: button 1 or 2? (never done it myself with 2), right and up: button 1 (with slog button)
Area 8: mid-on
shots: down and left: button 1 or 2

Feel free to add more shots if you've pulled them off. This is by no means comprehensive.

 

[squiz]

Area 3 is called 'point'

 

[barmyarmy]

lol, sorry it's been a while. Edited.

 

[dovli]

Cool!

Thank you very much! :
Dovli

 

[Tim]

The best way to find out what all the shots are in real life is...to watch cricket

 

[sumoNYR88]

Yeah, the more you watch, the more you generally learn about the game and it's terms....