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Wide-Yorker Pressure

Hit the wide yorker box on command and score only when the ball lands both wide enough and full enough. Highest 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
Wide-Yorker Pressure activity preview - Hit the wide yorker box on command and score only when the ball lands both wide enough and full enough. Highest total wins.
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“Hit the wide yorker box on command and score only when the ball lands both wide enough and full enough. Highest total wins.”

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How to play Wide-Yorker Pressure

Step 1

Hit the wide yorker box on command and score only when the ball lands both wide enough and full enough. Highest total wins.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Guide details

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How the result works

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

Example: Hit the wide yorker box on command and score only when the ball lands both wide enough and full enough. Highest total wins.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Changing the feed, start line, or wide 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 Wide-Yorker Pressure.
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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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Wide-Yorker Pressure also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

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We're playing Wide-Yorker Pressure from Studboards. Hit the wide yorker box on command and score only when the ball lands both wide enough and full enough. Highest 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-wide-yorker-pressure.html

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