Reactions have to be quick in the slips as this is where the lots of catches are taken.

Positioned on the off-side behind the wicket, first slip is alongside the wicketkeeper, with second slip, third slip etc following in the same direction.

First slip is normally a foot or so behind the wicketkeeper .

This is because the ball flies faster off the edge when the ball goes finer.

Wicketkeeper

Slips

Gully

Point

Cover

Third man

Fine leg

Mid-off

Mid-wicket

Square leg