leg theory

noun

The tactic of bowling at or near the line of leg stump, so as to cramp the batsman.

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Meanings

nounleg theory (uncountable)
  1. dateduncountableball gamesThe tactic of bowling at or near the line of leg stump, so as to cramp the batsman.
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