Question

(i) Write down any four ‘off side’ fielding positions in cricket. 

(ii) What are the signals for the following : 

1. Short run 

2. Power play 

3. Bye 

4. Free hit

Answer 1

1. Slips 2. Cover 3. Long off 4. Point5. Mid off 

1. It is signaled by Leg Umpire by folding the arm sideward. 

2. The power play is signaled by moving the arm in a clockwise fashion from the ground to above your head. 

3. Umpire signals this by raising one arm to sideward. 

4. The umpires will signal a free hit by (after the normal No Ball signal) extending one arm straight upwards and moving it in a circular motion.