The wicket keeper rolls the ball out for the players from each side to run onto and pick up.
The fielding players run from each side in turns and try to hit the stumps with a fast throw.
The keeper then collects the ball and rolls it out again for a player from the other side to run onto.
See how many times your team can hit the stumps in 5 minutes or compete against another team by setting up two competing sides where the first to 4 hits wins.
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