fielding position
Where players stand
A fielding position is a designated spot on the field where a defensive player stations themselves during play.
In baseball, these include pitcher, catcher, and the infield and outfield positions.
In cricket, fielding positions have distinctive names like silly mid-off, gully, and deep fine leg.
She plays the shortstop fielding position.
Gloved fielder behind stumps
- slipMinor error or misstep
- gullyChannel carved by flowing water
- pointExact location or meaning
- coverProtect by overlaying
mid-off · third man · long on · midwicket · bowler · sweeper · outfielder
Infield position, number six
- catcherMasked diamond position
- pitcherPouring vessel or hurler
- first baseDiamond's rightfield corner bag
- second baseMiddle infield bag
third base · outfield · infield · designated hitter · double play · fly ball · ground ball · line drive
Quickness and ease
- reflexesAutomatic physical responses
- reaction timeSpeed of response
- quicknessState of being fast
- anticipationState of awaiting something
range · diving catch · leaping · coordination · lateral movement · arm strength · soft hands · footwork
wicketkeeper
Gloved fielder behind stumps
cover · mid-off · third man · long on · midwicket · bowler · sweeper · outfielder
shortstop
Infield position, number six
- catcherMasked diamond position
- pitcherPouring vessel or hurler
- first baseDiamond's rightfield corner bag
second base · third base · outfield · infield · designated hitter · double play · fly ball · ground ball · line drive · pop fly
agility
Quickness and ease
- reflexesAutomatic physical responses
- reaction timeSpeed of response
- quicknessState of being fast
anticipation · range · diving catch · leaping · coordination · lateral movement · arm strength · soft hands · footwork · tracking
fielding positionbatting order
Sequence of hitters
batting stance · batter's box · at bat · batting lineup · base running
fielding positionat-bat
Official plate appearance
batting stance · batter's box · plate appearance · hitting · batting
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