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Cricket Fielding Techniques

Description: This quiz covers various fielding techniques used in the game of cricket.
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Which fielding technique involves a player diving forward to catch a low ball?

  1. Forward Dive

  2. Backward Dive

  3. Side Dive

  4. Sliding Stop


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A forward dive is a fielding technique where a player dives forward to catch a low ball, typically below the waist.

What is the term used for a fielder who stands close to the batsman and attempts to catch the ball directly off the bat?

  1. Close-in Fielder

  2. Gully Fielder

  3. Slip Fielder

  4. Point Fielder


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A slip fielder is a close-in fielder who stands close to the batsman and attempts to catch the ball directly off the bat.

Which fielding technique involves a player sliding on their side to stop a ball and prevent it from reaching the boundary?

  1. Sliding Stop

  2. Forward Dive

  3. Backward Dive

  4. Side Dive


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A sliding stop is a fielding technique where a player slides on their side to stop a ball and prevent it from reaching the boundary.

What is the term used for a fielder who stands behind the wicket-keeper and catches balls that have passed the wicket-keeper?

  1. Gully Fielder

  2. Slip Fielder

  3. Point Fielder

  4. Long-leg Fielder


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A long-leg fielder is a fielder who stands behind the wicket-keeper and catches balls that have passed the wicket-keeper.

Which fielding technique involves a player running backwards while looking over their shoulder to catch a high ball?

  1. Backward Dive

  2. Forward Dive

  3. Side Dive

  4. Overhead Catch


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An overhead catch is a fielding technique where a player runs backwards while looking over their shoulder to catch a high ball.

What is the term used for a fielder who stands at a short distance from the batsman and attempts to catch the ball after it has bounced once?

  1. Point Fielder

  2. Gully Fielder

  3. Slip Fielder

  4. Cover Fielder


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A cover fielder is a fielder who stands at a short distance from the batsman and attempts to catch the ball after it has bounced once.

Which fielding technique involves a player jumping up and catching a high ball above their head?

  1. Overhead Catch

  2. Forward Dive

  3. Backward Dive

  4. Side Dive


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An overhead catch is a fielding technique where a player jumps up and catches a high ball above their head.

What is the term used for a fielder who stands at a long distance from the batsman and attempts to catch the ball after it has bounced twice?

  1. Long-off Fielder

  2. Long-on Fielder

  3. Mid-off Fielder

  4. Mid-on Fielder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A long-off fielder is a fielder who stands at a long distance from the batsman and attempts to catch the ball after it has bounced twice.

Which fielding technique involves a player standing close to the boundary line and attempting to catch a ball that is hit high in the air?

  1. Long-off Fielder

  2. Long-on Fielder

  3. Deep Midwicket Fielder

  4. Deep Square Leg Fielder


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A deep square leg fielder is a fielder who stands close to the boundary line and attempts to catch a ball that is hit high in the air.

What is the term used for a fielder who stands at a short distance from the batsman and attempts to catch the ball after it has bounced once, typically in front of the wicket?

  1. Mid-off Fielder

  2. Mid-on Fielder

  3. Point Fielder

  4. Cover Fielder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A mid-off fielder is a fielder who stands at a short distance from the batsman and attempts to catch the ball after it has bounced once, typically in front of the wicket.

Which fielding technique involves a player standing at a short distance from the batsman and attempting to catch the ball after it has bounced once, typically behind the wicket?

  1. Mid-off Fielder

  2. Mid-on Fielder

  3. Point Fielder

  4. Cover Fielder


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A mid-on fielder is a fielder who stands at a short distance from the batsman and attempts to catch the ball after it has bounced once, typically behind the wicket.

What is the term used for a fielder who stands at a long distance from the batsman and attempts to catch the ball after it has bounced twice, typically in front of the wicket?

  1. Long-off Fielder

  2. Long-on Fielder

  3. Deep Midwicket Fielder

  4. Deep Square Leg Fielder


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A deep midwicket fielder is a fielder who stands at a long distance from the batsman and attempts to catch the ball after it has bounced twice, typically in front of the wicket.

Which fielding technique involves a player standing at a long distance from the batsman and attempting to catch the ball after it has bounced twice, typically behind the wicket?

  1. Long-off Fielder

  2. Long-on Fielder

  3. Deep Midwicket Fielder

  4. Deep Square Leg Fielder


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A long-on fielder is a fielder who stands at a long distance from the batsman and attempts to catch the ball after it has bounced twice, typically behind the wicket.

What is the term used for a fielder who stands at a short distance from the batsman and attempts to catch the ball after it has bounced once, typically to the left of the wicket?

  1. Point Fielder

  2. Gully Fielder

  3. Slip Fielder

  4. Cover Fielder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A point fielder is a fielder who stands at a short distance from the batsman and attempts to catch the ball after it has bounced once, typically to the left of the wicket.

Which fielding technique involves a player standing at a short distance from the batsman and attempting to catch the ball after it has bounced once, typically to the right of the wicket?

  1. Point Fielder

  2. Gully Fielder

  3. Slip Fielder

  4. Cover Fielder


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A gully fielder is a fielder who stands at a short distance from the batsman and attempts to catch the ball after it has bounced once, typically to the right of the wicket.

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