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1. Our family’s backyard cricket ball rules are a mix of traditional cricket guidelines and some fun twists to accommodate our playing space and keep things interesting! Here are our key rules:

   1. Team Sizes: We usually play with 4-6 players per side, depending on how many friends or family members are around.

   2. Field Setup: We set up makeshift boundaries using items like chairs or garden hoses. There’s a clear demarcation for sixes (over the boundary) and fours (grounded but within the boundary).

   3. Innings: Each team bats until they lose 5 wickets, or we set a time limit of about 15-20 minutes per inning.

   4. Bowling Style: Everyone has to bowl underarm, which makes it easier for the younger ones. But if someone bowls overarm, it’s considered a ‘bonus ball’ that doesn’t count as regular bowling!

   5. Scoring: Runs can be scored by running between two ‘trees’ we use as wickets, with 1 run for every successful run. An automatic 4 for a hit to a designated ‘fence area’ and 6 if it clears the garden.

   6. Extras: If someone hits the ball into a neighbor’s yard, it’s an automatic out for the batsman, but they get to bat again if they successfully retrieve the ball without getting caught!

   7. Outs: Not just bowled or caught; we also play run-outs and ‘hit the wicket’ rules. But if someone sticks out their hand to block a throw, they’re considered ‘out’ too!

   8. Super Overs: If teams are tied after both innings, we have a quick ‘Super Over’ where each team gets one final player to bat facing one bowler. The highest scorer wins!

   These rules make for some hilarious and competitive games, and everyone always has a great time. What kind of rules does your family play by?

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