International Institute of Cricket Umpiring & Scoring
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1) The non-striker may move down the pitch as the
bowler delivers the
ball in order to maximise the chances
of taking a run should the striker hit the ball. 2) A fielder moves into a position behind another fielder in order to cover him in case he misses the ball when the ball is thrown in from the outfield.
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