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Drive Window Count

Points only count on front-foot drives through the marked window with the right shape and timing. Highest clean total 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
Drive Window Count activity preview - Points only count on front-foot drives through the marked window with the right shape and timing. Highest clean total wins.
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“Points only count on front-foot drives through the marked window with the right shape and timing. Highest clean total wins.”

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How to play Drive Window Count

Step 1

Points only count on front-foot drives through the marked window with the right shape and timing. Highest clean total wins.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Reset the drive 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: Points only count on front-foot drives through the marked window with the right shape and timing. Highest clean total wins.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Changing the feed, start line, or drive 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 Drive Window Count.
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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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Drive Window Count also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

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We're playing Drive Window Count from Studboards. Points only count on front-foot drives through the marked window with the right shape and timing. Highest clean total 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-drive-window-count.html

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