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• In this batting and fielding game, the batting team scores by running around the posts and the fielding team tries to get batters or runners out.
• A batter can place the ball into different areas by moving their feet into position before striking the ball.
• A controlled batting swing includes stepping towards the ball, striking it cleanly, and following through after contact.
• A reverse hit is played by setting up with the strong side facing the expected hit direction, then changing the bat angle at the last moment to hit into an uncovered area.
• A tap hit sends the ball down into the ground to reduce bounce and make the ball roll slowly.
• A power hit uses a strong step into the ball and a full swing to send the ball far into the field.
• Fielders can outwit batters by reading the batter’s stance and moving to areas where that batter is likely to hit the ball.
• If a batter is a big hitter, fielders should usually position themselves deeper in the field to cover long hits.
• Fast and accurate communication between fielders helps the team decide which post to throw to and whether to attempt an additional out.
• When a ball is hit behind the batting box, the batter may run to first post only until the ball is thrown back over the batting line.
• After a backwards hit, the batter can choose to gamble and run further once the ball has crossed back over the batting line, or stay safely at first post.
• After a backwards hit, the backstop should retrieve the ball and communicate with the fielders, especially the player covering second post.
• When defending second post after a backwards hit, one fielder should stand in front of the post in a ready catching position.
• Backing up a post means extra fielders position themselves behind or near the main receiver in case the catch is missed or the throw is inaccurate.
• Stumping means touching a post with the hand holding the ball.
• A double play is when the fielding team quickly uses the ball to try to get more than one batter or runner out in the same phase of play.
• When the bowler has possession of the ball in the bowling square, a runner touching a post may not leave it, but a runner already between posts may continue to the next post.
• If the batter does not hit the ball, the fielding team should throw to fourth post quickly because runners can only score there in that situation.
• If the ball is hit, the fielding team’s first target is often second post because this is the first post from which a runner can score.
• In a timed game, each team bats for a set time and tries to score as many runs as possible, but a player who is out cannot bat again.
• In a good-balls game, only legal bowls count towards the set number of bowls; a legal bowl is not wide, not at the body, on the correct side of the bat, and between the batter’s head and knees.

• Apply the basic rules during a game by making correct decisions about running, scoring, legal bowls, and when play has stopped.
• Select an appropriate batting style, such as a tap hit, power hit, or reverse hit, based on the fielders’ positions and the space available.
• Perform a controlled hit by moving the feet into position, striking the ball cleanly, and completing a balanced follow-through.
• Execute a reverse hit by setting up as if hitting to the strong side, then changing the bat angle late to direct the ball into an uncovered area.
• Execute a tap hit by striking the ball downwards so it loses bounce and rolls into space.
• Execute a power hit by stepping into the ball and using a full swing to send the ball deep into the field.
• Communicate as a fielding team by calling the target post clearly, backing up throws, and reacting quickly to the batter’s shot.
• Throw and catch under pressure with speed and accuracy, aiming to stump the correct post by touching it with the hand holding the ball before the runner arrives.
• Set the field tactically by reading the batter’s stance and previous hitting style, then moving fielders to cover likely hitting areas.
• Attempt a double play by planning the throwing order before the bowl and moving the ball quickly to the most threatening posts.