Leg theory MCC subsequently revised the Laws of Cricket to prevent the use of "fast leg theory" tactics in future, also limiting the traditional tactic. 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,
Leg break this is to the right from the batsman's point of view, or towards the off side of a right-handed batsman. The ball spins "away" from the leg side, and this is where it gets the name "leg break", meaning it breaks away from the leg. The turn is mostly when the ball pitches. A leg spin bowler will bowl mostly leg breaks, varying them by adjusting the line and length, and amount of side spin versus topspin of the deliveries. Leg breaks are considered to be one of the more difficult spin deliveries for a right-handed batsman to play because