The difference between Leg side and Off side
When used as nouns, leg side means the side of the pitch on the same side as the batsman's legs as he takes his stance at the wicket, whereas off side means the side of the pitch away from the batsman's legs as he takes his stance at the wicket.
check bellow for the other definitions of Leg side and Off side
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Leg side as a noun (cricket):
The side of the pitch on the same side as the batsman's legs as he takes his stance at the wicket; the left side for a right-handed batsman.
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Off side as a noun (cricket):
The side of the pitch away from the batsman's legs as he takes his stance at the wicket; the right side for a right-handed batsman.
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Off side as a noun (horsemanship):
The right-hand side of a horse.