Striking and Fielding (Rounders, Cricket and Softball)

In rounders, you should...

• Attempt to hit the ball, drop the bat and run

• Attempt to hit the ball and wait if you miss

• Attempt to hit the ball, run and take the bat with you

In rounders, if you get to 4th post in one go and you hit the ball, how many rounders do you score?

• 2

• 1

• 1/2

• 1 and a 1/2

In rounders, how many points are given if one of the fielders obstructs the batter whilst they are running?

• 1

• 2

• 1/2

• 3

What is this position called that can be used in fielding in cricket, rounders and softball?

• Scoop

• Low field

• Short barrier

• Long barrier

In cricket, how many points do you get if you hit the ball and it rolls along the grass to the boundary? How many points do you get if you hit the ball and it goes through the air to the boundary?

Tick the correct answer.

• In softball you can travel back to a base you have just been to

• In rounders you can travel back to a base you have just been to

In cricket, you bat...

• On your own

• In 3s

• In pairs

How many strikes (chance to hit the ball) do you get in softball?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

In rounders, when the ball is hit backwards, you can run past first post when...

• The ball is at 1st post

• The ball is thrown over the batting line

• The ball reaches 2nd post

• The back stop has the ball

In cricket there are ……………. balls/bowls in an 'over'

(a)