In article <1992Nov20.201924.20686@aio.jsc.nasa.gov> nas_ps@geds01.jsc.nasa.gov writes:
[Chinaman deleted - no offense intended]
>Now that we have nearly zeroed on the chinaman, how about the yorker ? I have not
>seen cricket on the TV for more than 10 years (except very little on my four trips
>to Bombay). But, I remember the picture of Tiger Patuadi being clean bowled by
>the yorker from WI paceman in 66-67 series. As I understood, then as a kid,
>the yorker is delivered only by the fast bowler and it approaches to the batsman straightaway at the bottom of his bat and if he misses, the ball uproots the stumps.
>(straightaway meaning without any pitch) Am I right ? If so, there is a very fine
>line between the full toss and yorker. Explanation and discussion is sought from
>the knowledgeable members.
As I understand it, and I'm sure zillions of people will correct me over
and over again for years if I'm wrong, a yorker is a very full pitched ball
that pitches in the vicinity of the batsman's toes in the hopes of going
under the bat. This is distinct from a full toss, which (if accurate, and
not gleefully swatted to the boundary) would hit (or pass over) the stumps
before it pitches. Except as a very occasional surprise, a full toss is
not the ball to bowl. A good yorker, on the other hand, is a valuable
weapon, as long as you have a couple of other deliveries as well...
>
>On the other point of discussion, where are these positions located ?
>
>"point and backward short leg " Do they become mirror images if the batsman is left
>handed ? In fact, an entire field with all the fielding positions shown will be
>of immense interest to me and others who might have forgotten. Thanks.
>
>Pradip Shah GE USA
>
>
Point is the position square of the wicket on the off side, in line with
the batsman, so that the batsman stands facing towards point, assuming he
adopts the traditional side-on batting stance. Backward short leg is
also known as short backward square leg (I think), and the Aussies are
prone to use "leg gully". Although there is probably some variation here,
the position is basically a closeish fielding position on the leg side,
behind (backward of) square leg. A catching position when the bowler is
bowling short and fast.
I will try to post a "picture" of the fielding positions later.
