The helmets behind the wicket keeper?

Question

What is the spesific law about the helmets behind the wicket keeper.??
It has to do with if someone... not sure who ..bowling or batting side....if they hit it with a bal.... that person is either out or can get a repremand.... been searching for this law and cant find any answer on it..
Thanks

Answer 1

Fielders are permitted to wear a helmet and face guard. This is usually employed in a position such as silly point or silly mid-wicket, where proximity to the batsman gives little time to avoid a shot directly at their head. Due to the discomfort, the duty of fielding "under the helmet" is often delegated to the most junior member of the team. If the helmet is only being used for overs from one end, it will be placed behind the wicketkeeper when not in use. 5 penalty runs are awarded to the batting side should the ball touch a fielder's headgear whilst it is not being worn unless the ball previously struck a batsman not attempting to hit or avoid the ball. This rule was introduced in the 19th century to prevent the unfair practice of a fielder using a hat (often a top hat) to take a catch.

Answer 2

If the ball hits the helmet, then the batting side gets five runs. So it's five for a direct hit off the bat or a bye - and if the batsmen have run one, then an overthrow at the stunps hits the helmet it's six runs in total I believe.

Answer 3

Its for a specific reason
The Helmet is placed 15 yards from the wicketkeeper because if the ball touches the helmet the batting team is awarded 5 extra runs

Answer 4

"If the ball touches this helmet as it is lying on the ground, five penalty runs are awarded to the batting side. " from wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extra_(cricket) and more sources from this search http://www.google.com/search?q=ball+hits+helmet+5+runs

Answer 5

It sucks because WK are good they can catch a bouncher