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The batter is in if they touch the base before the fielder does with the ball. This clip shows you a batter doing so.

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Batter run out | Rules

Batter run out:

The batter is out if the fielder touches the post immediately ahead with the ball or the hand holding the ball while the batter is running to the post and before the batter has touched the post, except first post in case of a no-ball.

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Backward hit | Rules

Backward hit:

When the ball is hit behind the line the batter is allowed to run to the 1st post but is not allowed to continue to 2nd until the ball has crossed the line back into play.

It is best that the backstop retrieves the ball and walks it back instead of throwing it back into play.

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Bowling a No ball | Rules

Bowling a No ball:

The bowler should aim to bowl the ball between knee and shoulders of the batter To give the batter the chance to hit it. In this video the bowler bowls the ball to low.

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Running around the post | Rules

Running around the post:

Batters can touch but have to run around the outside of the post.

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