Off-side defensive position
Mid-off is a fielding position in cricket, located on the off side of the pitch, roughly level with or slightly in front of the bowler.
The fielder stationed there guards against straight drives and shots played toward the off side.
Mid-off is one of the standard positions in most field settings and is often occupied by a captain or senior player who can direct the team.
The captain positioned himself at mid-off to keep an eye on proceedings.
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Off-side defensive position
Mid-off is a fielding position in cricket, located on the off side of the pitch, roughly level with or slightly in front of the bowler.
The fielder stationed there guards against straight drives and shots played toward the off side.
Mid-off is one of the standard positions in most field settings and is often occupied by a captain or senior player who can direct the team.
The captain positioned himself at mid-off to keep an eye on proceedings.
1. fielding — fielding position, Player's assigned defensive location; cricket (Chirping legged insect); batsman (Cricket's offensive player); bowler (Pin-toppling player); cover · short · deep · close · catching · defensive · attacking · captain · slip · gully
2. shot-play — drive, Operate a vehicle; lofted (Propelled upward); aerial (Elevated, or signal-catcher); catch (Seize or snag); edge · timing · footwork · batsman · strokeplay · on the up · mishit · elevation · placement · power
SIDE OF THE WICKETmid-off ≠ midwicket Cricket fielding position
POSITION RELATIVE TO WICKETmid-off ≠ wicketkeeper Gloved fielder behind stumps; slip · third man · gully · point
mid, off, midfield, midway, middle, midst, midpoint, midline, offside
Word data: Linguabase (CC0) · www.idea.org/words/mid-off