Aresson Base Rounders Post Set - White, 120 cm

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In Ireland, the rules of rounders ( Irish: cluiche corr) are laid down by the Gaelic Athletic Association. [14] The GAA rules are the earliest nationally organised rules of play, being formalised in 1884. It is played on a larger pitch compared to the Rounders England game and consequently uses larger bats and slightly larger balls. A GAA rounders pitch is a 70-metre (77yd) square field and bases are 25 metres (27yd) apart, compared to 12 metres (13yd) for the Rounders England game. Foul ground runs along two adjacent sides of the pitch with a home base at the intersection of these sides. You can find a concise list from A to Z of the principle key words and titles. Our rounders terminology guide lists definitions used by top players and game officials. As you can see there are only a few simple rules in the equipment needed for Rounders regulations. Thus, there is little to go wrong when you use a simple set of Rounders bats and balls. adjusting your stance to accommodate aiming the ball into an area where there are fewer fielders; and As a general rule, players do not have to wear any special kit to play the game as a recreational activity. So, wearing some comfortable clothing and a decent pair of training shoes should be all you need to join in.

The official rules and regulations do not force batters to move on to the next post every time a bowler bowls a ball. Thus, a situation could occur whereby both batters are between posts, with another coming towards them from behind. In this case, the overtaker would be called ‘out’. on a third good ball, the batter fails to strike the ball and the catcher holds the ball before it touches the ground; Each batter is entitled to three good balls. A good ball is one that travels the whole way across home base and between the batters knee and shoulder. A batter can try to hit any good balls that are pitched but need not run once hitting the ball or the first two good balls.If a team is batting, all members of that team are ‘batters’. When batting, each of the team’s players will wait their turn to bat. There can be up to four batters on the field at one time - one about to bat, one at 1st base, one at 2nd base and one at 3rd base. It is very tempting to throw the bat down once you have hit the ball but doing so will discount any rounders you get during that play. Note: The equipment section lists Rounders bat dimensions along with the size and weight of the balls.

To play the game you need the basic rounders equipment list. That includes a bat, a ball, and 4 posts which form a diamond shape when they are set out. The pitch should contain a bowler’s square measuring 2.5 meters. Rounders England (England), GAA Rounders (Ireland), a division of the Gaelic Athletic Association [1] Out: batters can be put out in the usual way, and they are allowed to return to the batting line to bat again. If a player is out, a point will be deducted from their team score. Rounders regulation pitch dimensions vary in size. The playing area and dimensions in Rounders depend on whether you are playing professional Rounders at international level or for recreation. All equipment in Rounders should be manufactured for player safety and for the general purpose of the game.The batter then runs to as many posts as possible before the fielders return the ball to touch the post that the batter is running towards. The batting team will score a half Rounder if one of their batters reaches the 2nd or the 3rd post in one hit of the ball. The Rounders batting team must wait in the batsman’s area while waiting to go into bat. England Rounders batting rules suggest a waiting area located ten (10) metres behind the playing line. If you take a no ball, and run to the first post, the rules do not allow you to return to the 1st post. The ball (or sliotar) circumference is 22.7–25.5 centimetres (8.9–10.0in) and bats may be 70–110 centimetres (28–43in) long and up to 7 centimetres (2.8in) in diameter. There is no limit on bat weight. Bases and pitchers stand are normally marked with temporary square mats 64cm (28") square.

If a post has been previously stumped, you can run on to it but there will be no score if the next post ahead has been stumped. Innings: an innings will consist of 3 good balls for each batter. If the batter takes a no-ball, this would not be counted as one of their 3 good balls and they can join the batting line to bat again. Indoor Rounders is a limited-ball, six-a-side game for both men and women and can be played as a team or as a drop-in game to make it easier for busy people to come and have a go. It is exciting, fast and fun, with the ball bouncing off the ceiling and off the walls at odd angles which makes it easy for anyone to be able to score and have fun. Rounders England is totally committed to safeguarding children and young players who participate in the game. Note: Batters in Rounders cannot get ‘caught out’ from the delivery of a ‘no ball’. In all of these examples, one Rounder equals one point scored for the team.

For those teams starting out and requiring high quality, durable rounders equipment, we have a set of 4 metal rounders posts complete with safety caps to protect both the post and players. They come with rubber rounders bases to ensure stability and avoid the need to secure into the ground. The original batter reaching and touching the 2nd (or 3rd) post before the next bowl. You would lose this score if the run is continued and you get ‘put out’ before reaching the 4th marker. The bowling rules in Rounders allow you to play the game with a white ball, like in softball rules, or with a coloured ball. So, a traditional hard white ball will be more practical if you will be playing in a grassy green garden.