Glossary term
Slip
Close catcher placed behind the batter on the off side
Fielding PositionsBeginner
Simple definition
Slip refers to close catcher placed behind the batter on the off side. It is part of the standard language of cricket and helps explain how matches are played, scored, discussed, or analyzed.
Why it matters
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