The word cricket comes from the Latin term crista, which means “bow” or “arrow.” Thus, the game we know as cricket is actually a form of bowling. It is important to realize that while most people associate cricket with the ball being bowled and hit towards the batsman, this is only half of the process.
The other part is for the player who bowls the ball to run their own shot-the fielders must defend against it! This takes place in the field where the players stand during play. To add more depth to the sport, there are different types of fielding positions.
These include close forward, deep backward, wide sideways, and long side. Each position has its own rules about how to use your feet to stop the ball before it reaches the batsman, and what you may or may not do with the ball after it has been caught.
There are also two main types of batting: forwards and backs. A forwards bat faces the bowler, whereas a back-footed bat does not. Like the type of fielding, there are differences between each style.
Play only on designated cricket fields
The next thing you need to know is that it is not okay to play cricket anywhere other than at a sanctioned cricket field or area. This is an important rule because there can be significant costs if you are not aware of this!
Cricket stadiums have rules set up for spectators, so making sure you are familiar with the rules for spectating cricket matches is very important.
Some things such as using water bottles and loud noises are strictly prohibited outside of the stadium due to potential interference with the game. Using equipment such as small balls or bats which cannot hurt anyone else’s gear is also allowed outside of the venue.
Always use the protective gear that is provided
As mentioned before, cricket equipment comes in many different sizes and shapes and styles. There are some general rules about how to play the game, however. First of all, never go into the field or tournament without proper protection!
You should always have at least one pair of tight fitting white pants, a long sleeved shirt with collars, and leather shoes or cleats. These things can be expensive, but they will help you feel comfortable while you’re watching the games and practicing your strokes.
There are also hats and visors available for purchase which can help prevent sunburns or eye damage. Make sure to check out your local stores for the best brands.
Tell your friends about the sport
This is one of the most important things that people can do to get into cricket. If you’re watching a game and someone comes in or out, then ask who they are! Get some kind of name or position and look them up online. You could even invite them to come watch a match with you!
There are many ways to be involved in cricket outside of playing it yourself. Whether you’re an umpire, linesman, fielders, goalkeepers, back-up striker, or head coach, there are always roles for everyone to play.
The best way to start exploring the different parts of the game is by talking about it – lots and lots of talk.
Practice good hygiene
It is very important to practice good hygiene while playing cricket. This includes washing your hands frequently, using sunscreen, wearing sun protective clothing, and eating foods that are nutritious.
Cricket teams usually have a trainer or coach who watches games to make sure players are keeping up with practices and are informed of any rules about player behavior.
This can include things like making sure you are not drinking alcohol before a game, no tobacco use, and no illegal substances.
Don’t try to hit the ball hard
First, you don’t want to hit it hard. You want to see how high your cricket bat can go before it hits the ground, so your goal is to keep that up as high as possible.
A heavy blade will typically stay at least two or three balls longer than a lighter one would because it takes more energy to lift it higher. That means you have less time to hit the ball with it!
Throwing away your chance to play this game is not a good thing, especially if you love cricket.
Know the rules of cricket
There are three main components that make up the game of cricket. These are the field, the ball and how to play the game. The field is what area of the field you will be playing in, depending on the type of cricket it is can be a whole lot or very little.
The size of the pitch varies from country to country and even within countries depending on if there is a test match or not! But overall, a regulation sized cricket field is about 250 metres long by 40 metres wide. This gives enough space for around 15-20 full length cricket matches.
There are two types of wicket used in cricket; grass and matting. A grass wicket means there is natural turf on the ground so no mats need to be put down. If this is the case then you must keep an eye out for any tufts of grass which could indicate water has been spilled on the pitch or heavy rain has occurred recently.
A matting wicket uses plastic or rubber mats to create a hard surface so the ball does not bounce too much. Therefore, people say the ball becomes more slippery so it is easier to control its direction.
Play with your friends
As mentioned before, cricket is a sport that can be practiced by anyone at any time and anywhere there’s a cricket field or enough equipment for you to practice with. It is very easy to start playing if you don’t have much experience as a player yet!
Playing cricket with your friends is an excellent way to begin. You will probably know some of them already because of school, work, or other relationships.
Ask around whether anyone else has a free tennis (or cricket) court nearby, or whether there are any open games being played. If there are, then it would be great to join in!
Most people enjoy watching sports so most likely someone will invite you to watch a game together or to play yourself.
Know the rules before you start playing
The game of cricket has lots of different types of rules that govern how players are allowed to interact with each other and the field. These include things like what time of day it is permitted to play, whether batting can be done from outside the boundary or not, if a player is allowed to run with the ball, and so on.
There are three main types of rule in cricket: Laws, Fielding Regulations and Bowling regulations. Each type of rule applies at a certain level of the game, and most games have several rounds per regulation. For example there would be a one-ball bowled round for bowling, a two-bowler over round for both bowlers, and then a third round for either batsmen or fielders depending on which kind of regulation they were part of.
In this article we will focus only on laws of the sport because those are the ones that people usually get confused about when starting out.
