1. Field is set up with different coloured cones ('gates') as shown, with each gate equalling a certain number of points 2. Bowler bowls ball to batter who attempts to hit the ball through a set of gates. 3. If no gates are scored through but the ball is hit successfully by the batter, 1pt is scored. 4. Fielders field the ball back to the bowler as quickly as possible 5. Batter has 5 attempts before players switch roles
Refer to pts as runs if technical/cricket jargon is preferred
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