01Setting Up

  • Choose a suitable space for playing sitting cricket, preferably indoors or in a limited area.
  • Set up chairs in a circular or rectangular formation as the playing area.
  • Place wickets at both ends of the playing area. You can use cones, water bottles, or any other small objects as wickets.
  • Divide the players into two teams, with an equal number of players on each team.
  • Place a soft ball in the middle of the playing area to serve as the cricket ball.

02Basic Rules

  • The batting team's objective is to score runs by hitting the ball and running between the wickets.
  • The bowling team's objective is to dismiss the batsmen by getting them out or preventing them from scoring runs.
  • The bowler must bowl underarm, rolling the ball along the ground towards the batsman.
  • The batsman must hit the ball using their hands or other body parts but not with any equipment.
  • The batsmen can run between the wickets by physically moving from one end to the other while the ball is live.
  • If the ball hits the chair or any other object placed as wickets, the batsman is considered out.
  • The batting and bowling teams switch roles after each over or a predetermined number of balls.

03Fielding Positions

  • In sitting cricket, the fielding positions are modified due to the seated position of the players.
  • The fielding team can strategically position their players to cover different areas of the playing area.
  • Common fielding positions include mid-off, mid-on, square leg, fine leg, cover point, and extra cover.
  • Fielders must try to catch the ball or stop it from reaching the boundaries to prevent the batting team from scoring runs.
  • Fielders can also attempt to run out the batsmen by hitting the wickets before the batsman reaches the crease.
  • The captain or team leader can decide the placement of fielders based on the strategy and the strengths and weaknesses of the players.

04Scoring and Game Duration

  • Runs are scored when the batsmen successfully run between the wickets or hit boundaries.
  • If the batsman hits the ball and it touches the boundary without bouncing, it is counted as four runs.
  • If the batsman hits the ball and it crosses the boundary without touching the ground, it is counted as six runs.
  • The game can be played for a specific number of overs or a fixed duration depending on the players' preference.
  • The team with the highest score at the end of the game is declared the winner.

Conclusion

Sitting cricket offers a fun and inclusive way to enjoy the sport, especially in limited space or indoor environments. It allows players of all ages and abilities to participate and experience the thrill of cricket. So gather your friends, set up the chairs, and give sitting cricket a try!

MethodsDetails
Setting UpChoose a suitable space, set up chairs, place wickets, divide into teams, and use a soft ball.
Basic RulesBatting, bowling, underarm bowling, scoring runs, dismissals, running between wickets, team rotation.
Fielding PositionsModified fielding positions, catching, runouts, captain's decision.
Scoring and Game DurationRuns, boundaries, overs, game duration, highest score, winner.
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