'Rules of Rounders - A short summary'

- Games are played between 2 teams of between 6 and 15 players.
- Bowlers must bowl under arm at a height between the knee and head of the batter and without letting the ball bounce, go wide or go straight at the bowler.

-1 rounder scored if (i) the 4th post is reached before another ball is thrown or (ii) if the the 4th post is reached on a no ball.
- 1/2 rounder is scored if (i) the 4th post is reached without hitting the ball, (ii) the second post is reached after hitting the ball (iii) there is obstruction by a fielder (iv) there are 2 consecutive no balls.

- The most common ways to be out is when you are caught by a fielder, you are stumped at a post before reaching it or if you run inside a post, although there are other ways (see links page)

- When at a post you must remain in contact with that post.
- When the bowler has the ball in his square you cannot run between posts.
- You cannot have more than 1 batter at each post.
- You must touch the 4th post on getting home.

For a more detailed list of rules and regulations please consult the links on the links page.