In cricket, the term “plumb in front” of the stumps, or “plumb” leg before the wicket is an umpire call that means the cricketer is definitely out. The main offense is LBW (Leg Before Wicket), which even at full speed is undeniable. The call is made if the batsman intercepts the ball with his body before it hits the bat or the hand holding the bat.
Leg Before Wicket (LBW)
LBW is one way for a batsman is dismissed by an umpire. The ruling is a definite out if the call is LBW. A batsman may prevent being bowled out, which is a consequence of the ball hitting the wicket (stumps and bails), by using a body part to prevent it from happening. Usually, the batsman uses the leg. This is the part of the body the ball strikes in an LBW maneuver.
The LBW call is valid if the ball is intercepted by parts of the body other than the leg. Usually, the hand holding the bat it not used. In cricket, the glove that is in contact with the bat is considered part of the bat.
Dismissal in Cricket
Leg Before Wicket is one of the top four methods of dismissal in cricket. The other three are run out, bowled, and caught.