Rounders Rules and Facts

How many players can there be in a team in Rounders?

• 9 (max)

• 7 (max)

• 11 (max)

• 5 (max)

How many bowls does each pupil get in a game of Rounders?

• 1 bat

• 2 bats

• 3 bats

• No bat

How many rounders do 2nd and 3rd base score in Rounders?

• ½
• 1

• 0

• 3/4

What does the 4th base score if reached without stopping at any other base in Rounders?

• A full rounder

• A half rounder

• A home run

• A single point

What happens if the ball is caught or a cone is touched before the batter gets to it in Rounders?

• They do a dance

• They are out

• They are in

If the ball is hit backwards in Rounders, the batter may only run to which base until the ball is back in play?

• 1st base

• 2nd base

• 3rd base

• 4th base

In Rounders, what must the batter do with the bat when running?

• Run with the bat and must touch 4th/last base

• Drop the bat before running to the first base

• Throw the bat towards the fielders

• Leave the bat at the starting point

What happens if a batter drops the bat?

• They are out

• They can score a run

• They can run back and get the bat

• They are not allowed to re-enter the batting box or run back for the bat

Where should fielders be positioned in Rounders?

• Ideally on the inside of the bases to not block the batter, but they can run to get or catch the ball

• Directly behind the batter

• Outside the boundary line

• Next to the umpire

What must each team have in Rounders?

• A backstop

• A goalkeeper

• A net

• A bat boy