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A batsman takes guard from the umpire to know where he is standing on
the crease in relation to the stumps.
The bat may be placed on the crease either with the face in front or
the edges in front. The common guards asked for are leg stump, middle
stump and leg & middle. This is then marked with the boot on a turf
wicket or with a piece of chalk on other surfaces.
The stance must be taken with the toe of the shoe at the edge of this
line.
For best judgement of line and length the head should be in a line
above the off stump, with the pads and bat covering the view of the
stumps from the umpire's position.
Ideally your guard, stance and general position on the crease must be
such that you are a bundle of coiled energy waiting to be
released.
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