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[tommo256]

The other reason I have a leg side, is the standard I play the batsmen tend tp be more of the agricultural variety, not so much classy stroke makers!

[ajmw89]

Depending on the situation when I'm bowling (batsmen usually blocking out for a losing draw is when I tend to bring myself on) I have a slip, point, short cover, extra cover, mid off, mid-on, short mid wicket, square leg and 45 on the 1.

If the batsman is attacking, I push mid on about half way back, move short cover into the ring and short mid-wicket out to cow.  If he really starts to go after me, I take myself off!  Will also put out a cover sweeper too

[Silver Bullet]

A tactic I use from time to time is to leave the cover area empty and get the batsman thinking about driving the ball against the spin. Doesn't always work but every now and then provides a crucial breakthrough.

[roco]

I spin the ball a lot so around the wicket works for me as I get a fair few through the gate

if you don't spin it much you are basically giving the batsmen a free hit from round the wicket as LBW is out of the question and bowled is unlikely

from the sound of your bowling and fields you have been watching people like tredwell on tv who use that tactic with that kind of filed but pro's and amateurs think differently about playing spin so take what you see with a pinch of salt as they don't mind conceding 5/6 runs an over as scores are usually higher than that by the end but at amateur level that run rate can prove difficult

try coming over the wicket and bowling on off stump and perhaps without the slip as if they are playing across line from that angle not spinning the ball you have more options with them missing it for LBW or bowled

plus think about the pace you bowl, bowl flight but subtle changes of pace can beat them if they are slogging. I'm not talking 30mph to 90mph but 40mph to 45mph can make a huge difference