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Off Side Field
 If you have a bowler that you can rely on to bowl a disciplined line and length just outside off stump, then it is possible to set a field that reflects this and make it extemely difficult for the batsman to score runs.
With seven fielders placed on the off side, it is very difficult for the batting side to score runs, but this field can only be set for a very accurate bowler.
Anything on middle or leg stump will be worked away to the vacant leg side and will provide easy runs.
Leg Side Field
 Bowling to a leg side field is usually seen as a defensive measure, but it can be used to stem the flow of runs, particularly against a batsman who is especially strong through the off-side.
The employment of a deep square leg could mean that the fielding side will try and tempt the batsman with short pitch bowling that could be pulled or hooked in the air.
Attacking Field
 With three slips, a gully and a short leg all up in catching positions this is an attacking field that you are likely to see at the start of a Test match.
It does need a quick bowler to bowl an attacking line on or just outside off stump.
The field can be made more attacking by moving the mid-on into either fourth slip or point.
Defensive Field
 A defensive field may be required if you are struggling to contain the opposition batsmen or if a bowler is struggling to bowl a consistent line and length.
By having cover on the boundary on all sides of the ground the chances of the batting side scoring boundaries is limited.
With only two close catchers, the chances of taking a wicket are also greatly decreased. |
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