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using bat and pad

hi, I have been away from the game for a few years. I have restarted my club career and am enjoying to be back.

Last Saturday I was new to the crease. To weigh up the pitch I decided to be cautious initially. A length delivey came from a slow/medium pacer and I took a huge stride forward, with bat and pad. It hit me on the front toe in line with stumps.

To my suprise the umpire signalled LBW. I thought that if you took a large stride forward, it was hard to be sure if the ball's height and line would hit the stumps.

I am now not sure whether to play forward defence, with bat and pad. When I ask on the decision, a lot of people say that now adays if it hits you on the full you will be given, irrespective of a big forward stride.

A lot of people say I should not be given because the umpire can't be sure on line and height, due to large stride.

Does anyone know what umpires make of this these days. I would be grateful because I know the forward defence could be a risky shot.
 
Re: using bat and pad

it doesnt matter how far your forward stride is if your gets hit on the toe champ
maybe you should practice a bit more
by the sounds of it your not really a batsman
dont question the umpires i think they know what they are talking about
its pretty sad when you get hit on the toe by a slow bowler bowling a length bowl lol it wasnt even a yorker
 
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Thanks mate. I agree I need much more practice. This is my first season for 12 years. I also sadly agree it is bad to be hit by a slower bowler, but hopefully the season would get better.

I would never question the umpire in a bad way. If he says it is out, it is out. I am asking because I might have to adapt my technique about, and if there is no extra safety to being on the front foot, I might as well stay on backfoot and get more time.

Has there been a change in umpiring approach in the last 12 years? I am sure back then getting 4 feet out of the crease meant height and line could not be determined. But I have a suspicion that things have changed and being hit on the full means out.
 
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It used to be the case (and still is in a lot of club games) that if you are hit on the front foot you are virtually certain to be given not out. "Too much doubt" they will say.

However, in recent years the umpire has a lot more confidence in their ability to judge the line and length of the ball (maybe thanks to the amount of hawkeye you see on TV).

So don't rely on it. Keep practicing and play with the bat: You can't be out LBW then!
 
Re: using bat and pad

Thanks,

I am probably stuck in a time warp - Given away by the fact I still bat pad, and the fact I seem to be the only one at the club bar in the evening with my shirt tucked into my trouser. :eek:

Now I know there there is more risk than before I won't be so lax next time.

I'm playing this Saturday and if you guys are as well, I hope you have good matches.
 
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