The chief qualifications for these deep fields are

(a) Pace to cut off the fours or convert the possible tows into ones. (b) Good hands for catching high and hard hits. (c) A powerful and accurate throw. To watch an expert deep field sprint to intercept a hard drive, swoop down in his last few strides so that the ball runs into his hands, and then return it like an arrow full toss or first bounce to the wicket is to enjoy one of the glories of the game.