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1. The act of a fieldsman in announcing to other fieldsmen that he is in a position to take a catch, usually by shouting the word "mine". This is considered good practice, as it prevents two fieldsmen colliding with one another in an attempt to take the same catch.

2. Calling is the process by which a batsman announces to his partner whether or not to take a run. A batsman is said to have the call if it is his responsibility to announce to his batting partner whether or not to take a run. Generally, the call is taken by the batting partner who has the better view of the ball: by the striker for a shot forward of the crease, or the non-striker for a shot behind square. Only one batsman makes a call to avoid errors which would lead to a run out.

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