How to Run Between the Wickets

Runs in cricket can be scored in one of three ways. If the ball is struck outside the field perimeter and remains in the air, the batsman's team will be awarded six runs. If the ball leaves the field of play while travelling along the ground, the batman's team will score an extra four runs. If the ball is moving slowly and is unlikely to reach the perimeter of the field or a member of the fielding team manages to intercept it, the batsman can decide to run between the wickets at each end of the pitch with his batting partner to score individual runs.

Things You'll Need

  • Cricket bat
  • Cricket ball
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Instructions

    • 1

      Assess the strength of the fielding team around you. Look for players that have a weak throw or are slow to chase the ball.

    • 2

      Hit the ball strategically into an empty space close to a weak member of the fielding team.

    • 3

      Shout to your partner that you intend to run and move as fast as you can to his wicket. Your partner should run as fast as he can to your wicket. Don't run if there is a realistic chance one of you will not reach the other wicket before the fielding team returns the ball.

    • 4

      Keep an eye on the ball while you are running to see how close it is to either wicket.

    • 5

      Place your bat down behind the crease in front of the wicket and assess where the ball is situated. If you're confident that you can make another run between the wickets before the fielding team can reach you, shout to your partner that you intend to run again and proceed back to your wicket as fast as you can.