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BACKYARD CRICKET RULES 1. CAN’T GO OUT FIRST BALL Whoever’s batting, they can’t go out on the first ball (making it fairer for little ones). 2. TIPPITY-RUN If the ball is hit even a little, the batters have to run. 3. ONE HAND – ONE BOUNCE A fielder can catch the batter out with one hand, even after the tennis ball has bounced off a fence or wall. 4. ANY WICKET OUT The batter is out if either stump is hit. 5. SIX AND OUT If the ball is hit over the fence/ house or into the pool the batter is awarded six runs – but is also out! 6. NO LBW’S (LEG BEFORE WICKET) It’s too tricky and starts arguments. 7. AUTOMATIC RUNS Pick certain spots in the backyard (like the side of a shed or a fence). M1013943
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BACKYARD CRICKET RULES
1. CAN’T GO OUT FIRST BALL Whoever’s batting, they can’t go out on the first ball (making it fairer for little ones).
2. TIPPITY-RUN If the ball is hit even a little, the batters have to run.
3. ONE HAND – ONE BOUNCE A fielder can catch the batter out with one hand, even after the tennis ball has bounced off a fence or wall.
4. ANY WICKET OUT The batter is out if either stump is hit.
5. SIX AND OUT If the ball is hit over the fence/ house or into the pool the batter is awarded six runs – but is also out!
6. NO LBW’S (LEG BEFORE WICKET) It’s too tricky and starts arguments.
7. AUTOMATIC RUNS Pick certain spots in the backyard (like the side of a shed or a fence).
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