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fielding positions while an off spinner is bowling

what should be the fielding positions while an off spinner is bowling

Tarun BhatiaParent, India

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Sportplan TeamAdministrator, United Kingdom

Hi Tarun, there are many different fielding positions you could use when having an off spin bowler. The sketch below is a good field setting that you could use, even on a good batting pitch. The key to using this field however is patience, as this looks to force an error from the batsman.

You may concede a few runs in the process of using this field, particulary as a spinner can often be little more than a stock bowler on good batting wickets, but that is why it is key to be patient, and punish any mistakes.

Hope this helps!

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