Sliding stop vs conventional 'pull back' stop fielding

Height is a major factor

The task is tougher for taller players

Height can both be a boon and a curse. While batting, batsmen reap benefits by taking more leverage of the arms and while bowling, there’s the advantage of generating extra bounce. The same advantage may turn out to be counterproductive while fielding and can leak runs at crunch moments of a game.

It’s not easy bending down for a tall and lanky fielder and batsmen often target these fielders and push hard for the extra run. The result is that pressure is hardly exerted on the batsmen, which eventually leads to frustration for the bowling side.

Captains try to hide them in the outfield, but batsmen are smart enough to place the ball to perfection. Sliding stops not only make it easier, but also help the fielders get in position to release the ball.