booth was regarded as an elegant batsman who had an erect stance at the crease. he was known for not hitting the ball hard but for having an easy and relaxed style. in hockey, a player is not allowed to lift his stick above the shoulders; this background strengthened booth's forearms and wrists and enabled him to impart momentum on the ball without a large swing of the blade. booth was particularly known for his late cut and his cover drive, which he played in a manner not dissimilar to mark waugh. he was known for his quick footwork against spin bowling and was rarely stumped, and he had the ability to change his batting tempo. booth quickly got into position and typically moved onto the back foot to cover his stumps. a lean player, booth stood 181 cm, weighed 66 kg and refrained from smoking, gambling and drinking. he was known for his efficient outfielding, and on the second day of the second test against the west indies in trinidad in 1964–65, he ran out gary sobers and basil butcher with strong throws from the outfield. booth started as a part-time leg spinner before converting to off spin.