Description of the game/Major rules: Game consists of one batter, one bowler and rest of students fielding bowler should be – changed regularly. The bowler will bowl the ball to the batter who is standing in front of the wickets, if the batter hit the ball, they run to the cone round it back to the wickets (1 run), if the fielders are still fielding the ball the batter will continue to make runs if they chose, or wait at the wickets for the next bowl. The aim is to get the ball back to the bowler, and bowled before the batter gets back fielder’s to hit the wickets. If the bowler hits the wickets on a bowl, the batter is out. The bowler can aim to bowl out a batter at any time and they do not have to wait for the batter to return to the wickets Once out, batter will become a fielder, a new batter is appointed from fielders. If batters are not going out, create a retirement score that the batters must retire on, once they reach, to ensure all students get a turn at batting. Safety: Batter should be wearing appropriate protective gear, e.g. helmet All fielders need to ensure they are aware of the ball at all times to avoid being hit ball can – rebound off walls and potentially hit students. The wicket and cone (running space for batter) should be placed away from walls to avoid students colliding with walls due to speed. Diagram of Playing Area (Gym):
Description of the game/Major rules: Game consists of one batter, one bowler and rest of students fielding – bowler should be changed regularly. The bowler will bowl the ball to the batter who is standing in front of the wickets, if the batter hit the ball, they run to the cone round it back to the wickets (1 run), if the fielders are still fielding the ball the batter will continue to make runs if they chose, or wait at the wickets for the next bowl. The fielder’s aim is to get the ball back to the bowler, and bowled before the batter gets back to hit the wickets. If the bowler hits the wickets on a bowl, the batter is out. The bowler can aim to bowl out a batter at any time and they do not have to wait for the batter to return to the wickets Once out, batter will become a fielder, a new batter is appointed from fielders. If batters are not going out, create a retirement score that the batters must retire on, once they reach, to ensure all students get a turn at batting. Safety: Batter should be wearing appropriate protective gear, e.g. helmet All fielders need to ensure they are aware of the ball at all times to avoid being hit – ball can rebound off walls and potentially hit students. The wicket and cone (running space for batter) should be placed away from walls to avoid students colliding with walls due to speed. Diagram of Playing Area (Gym):
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