"leg theory" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} leg theory (uncountable)
  1. (cricket, dated) The tactic of bowling at or near the line of leg stump, so as to cramp the batsman. Wikipedia link: leg theory Tags: dated, uncountable Categories (topical): Cricket Related terms: bodyline
    Sense id: en-leg_theory-en-noun-X0nfTRJr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: ball-games, cricket, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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