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Boundary Save Relay

Teams race to save along the rope and return the ball through the relay lane before the extra run window closes. Fastest clean team wins.

4-12 players, about 15-30 min at Field Play. Pick turns, keep cricket scoring visible, stop at target.

  • BoardCricket
  • CategoryCricket
  • Best for4-12 who want a 15-30 min round.
  • Players4-12
Boundary Save Relay activity preview - Teams race to save along the rope and return the ball through the relay lane before the extra run window closes. Fastest clean team wins.
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“Teams race to save along the rope and return the ball through the relay lane before the extra run window closes. Fastest clean team wins.”

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How to play Boundary Save Relay

Step 1

Teams race to save along the rope and return the ball through the relay lane before the extra run window closes. Fastest clean team wins.

Step 2

Judge the boundary result against the scoring rule before anyone resets.

Step 3

Reset the boundary setup, rotate evenly, and stop at the agreed finish condition.

Guide details

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Scoring

How the result works

4-12 players, about 15-30 min at Field Play. Pick turns, keep cricket scoring visible, stop at target.

Example: Teams race to save along the rope and return the ball through the relay lane before the extra run window closes. Fastest clean team wins.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Changing the feed, start line, or boundary target between players. Keep the setup equal.

Safety: Allow only one active swing, kick, bowl, or throw at a time and keep everyone else behind the safety line.

Best for

Who it fits

4-12 who want a 15-30 min round.

Energy

Pace

High

Board Cricket
Category Cricket
Best for 4-12 who want a 15-30 min round.
Players 4-12
Time 15-30 min
Gear Cricket bat, ball, stumps or targets, and field markers
Space Cricket field, net, or safe practice area
Energy High
Setup Start from Cricket Board and tell the group the activity is Boundary Save Relay.
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Variations to try

  • Quick mode: play one short timer round, record the result, then decide rematch or switch.
  • Team mode: split into two teams and rotate turns so mixed skill stays playable.
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Boundary Save Relay also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

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We're playing Boundary Save Relay from Studboards. Teams race to save along the rope and return the ball through the relay lane before the extra run window closes. Fastest clean team wins. Fits: Players: 4-12 | Time: 15-30 min | Gear: Cricket bat, ball, stumps or targets, and field markers Safety: Allow only one active swing, kick, bowl, or throw at a time and keep everyone else behind the safety line. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/sports/cricket/cricket-boundary-save-relay.html

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