Two teams have 3 shots each (moving out to drive) must play drive or out. Fielders (3), (4) and (5) get re bound and try to run out batsmen. (1) and (2) are to back up in coming throws.
If the ball is hit on the side wall 4 runs are awarded.
If the ball is hit along the ground past the fielders 4 runs are awarded.
If the ball is hit over head, six runs are awarded.
Batsmen must complete 2 runs if they hit the ball and do not hit boundary. Teams get a certain number of lives which are lost when out, they keep batting until all lives are used.
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