when reference is made to a pitch being "flat", is the implication as simple as to say that the pitch is easy to bat on; or literally that the pitch is relatively flat ie. devoid of any sporadic bumps and dents that might convey uneven, unpredictable bounce?
anyway what makes a pitch easy to bat on? i'd appreciate informed answers
2006-09-24 02:12:56 · 7 answers · asked by bm_rousseau 2 in Sports ➔ Cricket
you say flat pitches hardly bounce... how should that help a batsman? in fact as it happens in the recent dlf cup in malaysia, players like sehwag, dhoni were outdone by deliveries that hardly bounced...
2006-09-24 02:24:39 · update #1
Experts feel that for an ideal ODI, there should be high scores on both sides. For this, the venue for the match should have a flat pitch, small boundaries and a fast outfield. In my opinion, a 'flat pich' is one which should be easy to bat on.
It should have the following basic characteristics:
1. Should be devoid of green grass or too much moisture so that there is no excessive lateral movement to aid fast bowlers.
2. Should be hard with maybe dead grass to keep the top surface together for a longer period of time. Hard track ensures that the ball comes on to the bat at a good pace with predictable bounce.
3. Should not have any cracks or dents or dusty in nature that may encourage excessive spin or uneven bounce.
Many feel that the tracks in India, Sri Lanka or Sharjah are flat and very good for batting, but I dont feel so. I think those pitches tend to be slow and start keeping low as the game progresses. The high scores on these tracks are basically due to small grounds and fast outfields.
In my opinion the flattest pitches are at the following grounds of the world:
1. Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.
2. Wanderers, Johannesburg.
3. The Oval, London.
4. County Ground, Taunton.
5. Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
6.Jade Stadium, Christchurch.
2006-09-24 04:50:32 · answer #1 · answered by pks_genius 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A flat pitch means that the ball will hardly bounce. As opposed to a "greentop" where the ball bounces high and helps the fastbowlers. Nothing to do with bumps on the pitch.
2006-09-24 09:15:24 · answer #2 · answered by analyst 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well flat pitches mean that a bowler doesn't get alot or any help on the pitch and the batsmen keep hitting u for runs and its really easy for them to play you
2006-09-24 12:22:54 · answer #3 · answered by criclover 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lack of movement off the seem(no horizontal movement once the ball has bounced.)
2006-09-24 17:52:10 · answer #4 · answered by $GET SOME$ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought you meant musically. When a sound resonates at a slower rate than it is intended.
2006-09-24 09:14:58 · answer #5 · answered by medium_of_dance 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, you seem to be smart. So... Are you trying to justify your inteligence?
Nice one.
2006-09-24 09:16:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
GRASS
2006-09-25 03:26:27 · answer #7 · answered by Leo H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋