Rounders Instructions
Right, here's how to play rounder’s:
Two teams compete. (Teams to be decided on the night by random selection) Please bring your ticket with you as this helps with the team selection.
A toss of coin contested by the two youngest players of each team decides which team bats first.
The Rules
Infinite Swings. The striker has one good ball bowled to them. It's a no Ball if it’s not a smooth underarm action from the bowler, if the ball is above head or below the knee, if it bounces on the way to the striker or if it’s wide or straight at the body. The bowler's foot is outside the square area during the bowl. Should you wish you can run on a no ball, but once you reach first post there is no return. The waiting striker must wait well behind the back stop to avoid any obstruction to the fielders.
Any Hit - RUN! Any time the ball contacts the stick, even a "tip", it is a valid hit and the Striker must run. The ball may be struck anywhere! The Runners at the Sanctuaries may begin running as soon as the ball is struck -- whether it is a good hit or an Out doesn't matter, once the Runner begins to run, KEEP GOING!
Making a Run: Carry the bat, hold the post whilst at it. You can run to a post that has been previously stumped. Whilst the bowler has the ball in his square, you cannot move on, but if you are between Posts, you can carry on to the next. No more than one runner at a post. you can stay at a post with a new ball bowled should you wish. Play starts when the ball leaves the bowlers hand - at this point you can run. To score on getting to last (or fourth post) you must touch the post.
Scoring: 1 rounder if 4th Post reached and touched; 1 rounder if 4th Post reached on no ball (no catch out); 1/2 rounder if 4th Post reached without hitting the ball; 1/2 rounder if 2nd Post reached after hitting the ball; penalty 1/2 rounder for an obstruction by a fielder; penalty 1/2 rounder for 3 consecutive no balls (same striker); 1 rounder for a backward hit if 4th Post reached (you stay at 1st whilst ball is in the backward area); All awards are at the discretion of the umpire and they have deciding rights.
Striker is Out: The Striker is out if the hit is caught in the air or on one bounce with one hand.
Runner is Out: (A striker becomes a runner when they begin their run around the posts) By running inside a post. You're stumped at a post you are running to. By being outrun, by the runner behind you.
Timed Innings: We will have timed innings, this will mean that unless everybody is all out there will be two innings per team for 15 minutes each.
Final Word: THE UMPIRES DECISION IS FINAL
The Conventions
These are not official rules, but have been decided upon by the players to keep the game civilized and manageable.
Pulling Up the Sanctuarys. If a Runner, in his or her exuberance, pulls out the post, the runners team loose half a rounder for each post knocked over! Notify someone of a loose stake before this happens to you.
Obnoxious and Argumentative Players. Certain players tend to get very upset when thing don't go the way they want them to; TOUGH! Feel free to ridicule them.
Little Children or Senior Men. Give them as much help and encouragement as you can. Help them have fun. If they hit the ball, Cheer! Don't plug them out just because you can -- fall down, drop the ball, help them run, whatever. Because, always remember the real reason we are playing this game...
Job Vacancies
Umpire/Chief
Is there anybody out there who would like to take the role of umpire? We could do this as job share, where someone takes the first innings and then after a refreshment break someone takes control of the second innings. This job would suit someone with an authoritative voice, who's not afraid to go against the grain and make decisions in tense situations. It would look great on your CV! Please email Dee or Nicky with yours or your friends CV if you feel you are upto this challenge.
Team Captain x2
Is there anybody that would like to take the role of team captain? Obviously this is a particularly difficult role and requires a confident team player to step up to the mark. The Captains need to be able to build morale, lead the warm up and stretch down, give team pow-wow's in refreshment breaks, enforce the umpire’s decision to the team and ensure the team is behind the back stop when batting. Please email Dee or Nicky with yours or your friends CV if you feel you are up to this challenge
The Menu
We are planning to cook sausages and burgers but if you are Vegetarian or have any other dietary requirements, can you please contact Dee/Nicky ASAP so that we can get some numbers.
On a final note it is all about having fun! If there is anybody who has not bought a ticket but still wants one please get in contact ASAP!
Right, here's how to play rounder’s:
Two teams compete. (Teams to be decided on the night by random selection) Please bring your ticket with you as this helps with the team selection.
A toss of coin contested by the two youngest players of each team decides which team bats first.
The Rules
Infinite Swings. The striker has one good ball bowled to them. It's a no Ball if it’s not a smooth underarm action from the bowler, if the ball is above head or below the knee, if it bounces on the way to the striker or if it’s wide or straight at the body. The bowler's foot is outside the square area during the bowl. Should you wish you can run on a no ball, but once you reach first post there is no return. The waiting striker must wait well behind the back stop to avoid any obstruction to the fielders.
Any Hit - RUN! Any time the ball contacts the stick, even a "tip", it is a valid hit and the Striker must run. The ball may be struck anywhere! The Runners at the Sanctuaries may begin running as soon as the ball is struck -- whether it is a good hit or an Out doesn't matter, once the Runner begins to run, KEEP GOING!
Making a Run: Carry the bat, hold the post whilst at it. You can run to a post that has been previously stumped. Whilst the bowler has the ball in his square, you cannot move on, but if you are between Posts, you can carry on to the next. No more than one runner at a post. you can stay at a post with a new ball bowled should you wish. Play starts when the ball leaves the bowlers hand - at this point you can run. To score on getting to last (or fourth post) you must touch the post.
Scoring: 1 rounder if 4th Post reached and touched; 1 rounder if 4th Post reached on no ball (no catch out); 1/2 rounder if 4th Post reached without hitting the ball; 1/2 rounder if 2nd Post reached after hitting the ball; penalty 1/2 rounder for an obstruction by a fielder; penalty 1/2 rounder for 3 consecutive no balls (same striker); 1 rounder for a backward hit if 4th Post reached (you stay at 1st whilst ball is in the backward area); All awards are at the discretion of the umpire and they have deciding rights.
Striker is Out: The Striker is out if the hit is caught in the air or on one bounce with one hand.
Runner is Out: (A striker becomes a runner when they begin their run around the posts) By running inside a post. You're stumped at a post you are running to. By being outrun, by the runner behind you.
Timed Innings: We will have timed innings, this will mean that unless everybody is all out there will be two innings per team for 15 minutes each.
Final Word: THE UMPIRES DECISION IS FINAL
The Conventions
These are not official rules, but have been decided upon by the players to keep the game civilized and manageable.
Pulling Up the Sanctuarys. If a Runner, in his or her exuberance, pulls out the post, the runners team loose half a rounder for each post knocked over! Notify someone of a loose stake before this happens to you.
Obnoxious and Argumentative Players. Certain players tend to get very upset when thing don't go the way they want them to; TOUGH! Feel free to ridicule them.
Little Children or Senior Men. Give them as much help and encouragement as you can. Help them have fun. If they hit the ball, Cheer! Don't plug them out just because you can -- fall down, drop the ball, help them run, whatever. Because, always remember the real reason we are playing this game...
Job Vacancies
Umpire/Chief
Is there anybody out there who would like to take the role of umpire? We could do this as job share, where someone takes the first innings and then after a refreshment break someone takes control of the second innings. This job would suit someone with an authoritative voice, who's not afraid to go against the grain and make decisions in tense situations. It would look great on your CV! Please email Dee or Nicky with yours or your friends CV if you feel you are upto this challenge.
Team Captain x2
Is there anybody that would like to take the role of team captain? Obviously this is a particularly difficult role and requires a confident team player to step up to the mark. The Captains need to be able to build morale, lead the warm up and stretch down, give team pow-wow's in refreshment breaks, enforce the umpire’s decision to the team and ensure the team is behind the back stop when batting. Please email Dee or Nicky with yours or your friends CV if you feel you are up to this challenge
The Menu
We are planning to cook sausages and burgers but if you are Vegetarian or have any other dietary requirements, can you please contact Dee/Nicky ASAP so that we can get some numbers.
On a final note it is all about having fun! If there is anybody who has not bought a ticket but still wants one please get in contact ASAP!
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