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new spin on cricket
with the goal of making cricket more accessible & inclusive, we’ve made modifications to the rules, created new equipment, and modernized naming conventions.
batball unique rules:
batting:
introduction of ‘scoring zones’: 2 runs on the sides + usual 4 & 6 straight
contact with the bat = 1 run
3 misses = out
out also gives the batting team -5 runs
bowling:
introduction of the ‘strike zone’: an area in front of the batter where the ball must bounce (no direct throws or full tosses)
throwing/pitching allowed (no traditional roll of the arm required)
no wides or no balls. if the ball doesn’t land in the strike zone, you ball it again.
general:
can be played 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, up to 8v8 (depending on the size of the playing area)
can be played anywhere with playing area markers
new design of bats, balls & wickets
no powerplays, lbw’s, leg byes, or run outs
less ways to get out, more ways to score runs
takes less time, is more fast-paced, and is easier to learn
The New Era of Cricket