James Lilllywhite's Cricketers' Annual 1880

H O WTO PLACETHE CRICKET-FIELD. 3 9 w o l w o dm m s-b o r o ttestв о т-. V . O M No. IV. To a fast left -handedbowler (round-arm). 9 6 3 4 7 8 5 1 0 S 2 S 1 2 S. S. Strikers. 1. Bowler. 5. P o i n t. 2. Wicket-keeper . 6. Long-slip . 9. Cover -point (forward ). 10. M i d-off. 3. Long-stop. 7. T h i r dm a n. 11. M i d-on. 4. Short-slip . 8. Cover-point . 12. Short-leg. no-bik 18. Long-leg . pout bristi U. U. Umpires . To a fast left -handed bowler , as Mycroft , G. Hearne , or Morley , a long -leg is a rarity . Consequently he maybe transplanted to the slips as third man (No. 7), or in case of a good hitter to No. 12, as short -leg just in front of the umpire . Fast left -handed bowlers often require a leg rather sharp . Nos. 12 and7must be placed at discretion . If required at short -leg , No. 7 should be placed more behind point , and No. 6 rather more square ; but for the mere placing ofthe field at the start the positions in the diagram are preferable , with No. 7 behind point , instead of at 12, keeping 11 well round towards the umpire at striker's end . No. 5 (point ) should be in a line with the wicket and not with the batsman , for this bowling.blasti odsto pousada