Run the round

How to play Powerplay Gap Push

Step 1

The batter calls left or right gate before the feeder delivers from the protected offset spot; an unsafe or unplayable feed is a no-count replay.

Step 2

Use a controlled ground stroke; the ball crossing the called gate before another boundary scores 1, and every other playable result scores 0.

Step 3

The host calls dead, fielders retrieve from their fixed spots, and roles rotate after six valid feeds.

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

A controlled ground ball through the called gate scores 1; every other playable result scores 0.

Example: The batter calls left or right gate before the feeder delivers from the protected offset spot; an unsafe or unplayable feed is a no-count replay.

Host tip

Keep it clean

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

Safety: For unfamiliar adults use one suitable bat and a soft practice ball unless a proper hard-ball facility, protective equipment, and supervision are present. Mark swing, feed, fielding, waiting, and retrieval zones; stop for a person, loose ball, damaged gear, weather, or an unsafe feed.

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 One suitable cricket bat, one soft practice ball, stumps or a target, and flat gate and position markers

Space Cricket field, net, or safe practice area

Energy High

Setup Mark two 2 m-wide ground gates 12 m from the striker, centered left and right of straight. Mark one feeder spot 8 m in front and 3 m to the side of the swing line, and two fixed fielder spots at least 3 m outside the gates beyond a 14 m retrieval line. Give each batter six valid gentle underarm feeds.

Twist it

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.

Moment fit

Use it in these hubs

Powerplay Gap Push also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

Family games

Group share

Send the setup

We're playing Powerplay Gap Push from Studboards. House gap-hitting drill: call one of two marked ground gates against a fixed field map; it is not an official powerplay. Fits: Players: 4-12 | Time: 15-30 min | Gear: One suitable cricket bat, one soft practice ball, stumps or a target, and flat gate and position markers Safety: For unfamiliar adults use one suitable bat and a soft practice ball unless a proper hard-ball facility, protective equipment, and supervision are present. Mark swing, feed, fielding, waiting, and retrieval zones; stop for a person, loose ball, damaged gear, weather, or an unsafe feed. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/sports/cricket/cricket-powerplay-gap-push.html

Powerplay Gap Push

Quick start.