How to Play Kwik Cricket Adult Guidance.pdf

1、How to Play Kwik CricketKwik Cricket is a variation of the traditional English striking and fielding game.The aim of the game is to score more runs than the opposition.Batting Batters bat in pairs.Each batter bats for one over(six balls).Batters are out when they are bowled,caught,stumped,run out or

2、 the wicket is hit.Scoring Each batting pair begins with 200 runs.If a player is out,five points are deducted but the player remains in the game.For each run made,a run is scored.If a wide-ball is bowled,two points are awarded.If the ball bounces over the boundary,four points are awarded.If the ball

3、 clears the boundary,six points are awarded.Bowling and Fielding Each player on the fielding team must bowl for one over(six balls).Bowling may only take place from one end.Bowling may be over or underarm this will depend on the ability level of the players.A bowled ball must bounce once,to no highe

4、r than the batters shoulders and within striking distance,either side of the batters body.Fielders(other than the wicketkeeper)must stand at least 10 yards from the wicket when the batter is taking a shot.Equipment cricket pitch two plastic cricket stump sets two plastic bats one plastic cricket bal

5、lSymbols=no run,no wicketW=wicket taken1/2/3=runs scoredO=no ball(number of runs written inside)()=wide(number of runs written inside)How to Play Set up the area as shown in the diagram on the Rules for Kwik Cricket Pitch resource.Organise the children into teams of eight(there can be up to 10 in a

6、squad).Toss a coin to determine which team bats first.Each game lasts a total of one innings per team(one innings is a total of eight overs).Each pair bats for two overs(six balls each).At the end of two overs,the next pair begins batting.At the end of the 8 overs and the innings,the batting and fielding team swap.The team with the most points at the end of their innings is the winner.visit