Leg theory Leg theory Leg theory is a bowling tactic in the sport of cricket. The term "leg theory" is somewhat archaic and seldom used any longer, but the basic tactic remains a play in modern cricket. Simply put, leg theory involves concentrating the bowling attack at or near the line of leg stump. This may or may not be accompanied by a concentration of fielders on the leg side. The line of attack aims to cramp the batsman, making him play the ball with the bat close to the body. This makes it difficult to hit the ball freely and score
St. George's Square, Barrow-in-Furness finally closed down in 1989 after all services had been transferred to the modern Furness General Hospital off Abbey Road. Despite its listed status the entire complex was demolished in the mid-1990s to make way for a retirement home. Planning permission was approved in 2013 for housing units to be constructed on the remainder of the site. St. George's Church is a focal point of the square and the oldest active Anglican parish church in Barrow. It was constructed between 1859 and 1861 and still to this day remains one of the town's largest places of worship with a capacity