We play a relaxed format called pairs cricket — it keeps things moving, keeps everyone involved, and keeps it fun.

• You’ll bat in pairs for a set number of overs (usually 3 or 4 depending on the size of the group).
• You score runs just like normal — boundaries, singles, overthrows and all.
• If you get out, you’re not done — you just lose 5 runs,  and carry on batting in your pair until your overs are up.
• All the usual forms of getting out stand (caught, bowled, run out etc) except for LBWs
• When your pair finishes, the next pair takes over — until everyone’s had a go.
• We’ll rotate the bowlers, so everyone gets a chance to bowl (don’t worry, it’s gentle and friendly), and underarm bowling is permitted if you haven't quite perfected your bowling action.
• We don't re-bowl unintentional wides and no balls, but they do count as 2 against the batting pairs score.
• When you’re not batting or bowling, you’re out in the field, so everyone plays the whole time.
• It's all played with a soft ball, so no equipment like pads, gloves or helmets are necessary.
• At the end, the pair with the highest score wins — but the real aim is to enjoy a knockabout, move a bit, and have a few laughs.