Equipment
- Tennis ball—tape can be applied to one side for added swing
- Stumps—a garbage bin can be used as a substitute
- Cricket bat
Rules
- No LBWs. If the ball hits your leg in front of the wickets, it’s play on—regardless of how plumb it looks.
- 6 and out. If you hit the ball over the fence, you’re out!
- Under no circumstances can you get out first ball, unless it’s 6 and out.
- Boundaries are the fence line. Hit the boundary on the full for a 6.
- In the case that there’s not enough players for a wicketkeeper, an automatic wicketkeeper will takeover. The auto-wicketkeeper will always catch any edges!
- All trees are considered fielders. Hit them on the full and you’re out!
- One hand, one bounce. After a ball bounces off an object or the ground, a fielder may catch the ball with one hand.
- Tippity Run. Players must run if the ball is hit, regardless of how hot it is!
- Younger players and first-time players are allowed a second chance after getting dismissed, unless they’re playing too well, then their second chance will be revoked.
- You can’t bowl too quickly. If you continue to bowl too quickly after being warned, you must bowl spin from then on.
- Any expensive items in or around the backyard (windows, cars etc.) are off limits. Hit these too hard or on the full and you’re out.
- When a batsman reaches a pre-determined maximum score, retirement
is enforced. - When running between wickets, a batsman is still considered out of their crease until they scream, “safe”!
Spirit of the game
- You shouldn’t take backyard cricket too seriously. Whether it’s in the field, bowling or batting, have a laugh and enjoy yourself—no tears allowed.
- Regardless of how you’re given out, you should always argue your wicket.
- You shouldn’t swing the bat too hard. Too many lost balls and damaged items can get the game called off.
- Bouncers are normally considered off limits unless the batsman is taking the game too seriously.
- Whenever someone asks if you’ve completed your over, you must always say, “Nah, I’ve got one more ball!”
- Everyone should have a bowl, regardless of how hopeless they may be.
- If you hear the sound of glass smashing, it’s game over!
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