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Similar to [[Rounders]], but arguably more manly as it requires a much larger bat. The aim is to hit the ball as far as possible, and run to the other end of a rectangular "pitch". That is only half the battle however. | Similar to [[Rounders]], but arguably more manly as it requires a much larger bat. The aim is to hit the ball as far as possible, and run to the other end of a rectangular "pitch". That is only half the battle however. | ||
| − | Points are scored for a safe ''return''. You can run anytime, but | + | Points are scored for a safe ''return''. You can run anytime, but you get five points from running off your own hit, or one off somebody elses. If someone on the fielding team tags you with the ball, you are out. The favoured tactic is to stack up as many students as possible at one end, then run ''en masse'' whenever someone hits the ball more than 15cm. They can't get you all, usually.. |
[[Category:Sports]] | [[Category:Sports]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:31, 7 February 2010
Similar to Rounders, but arguably more manly as it requires a much larger bat. The aim is to hit the ball as far as possible, and run to the other end of a rectangular "pitch". That is only half the battle however.
Points are scored for a safe return. You can run anytime, but you get five points from running off your own hit, or one off somebody elses. If someone on the fielding team tags you with the ball, you are out. The favoured tactic is to stack up as many students as possible at one end, then run en masse whenever someone hits the ball more than 15cm. They can't get you all, usually..
