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*'''Tip and run''', also '''tippity''', '''tippy-go''' and other names, is a rule when players must run every time they hit, no matter what the circumstances.

*'''Tip and run''', also '''tippity''', '''tippy-go''' and other names, is a rule when players must run every time they hit, no matter what the circumstances.

*'''Six and Out''', a rule that "goes back to the ark", where a hit over the fence, or through the bathroom window, onto the roof, down the gullet of an unfriendly dog; or anywhere else where ball retrieval can be difficult, is given the score of 6 runs, but the hitter is "out".

*'''Six and Out''', a rule that "goes back to the ark", where a hit over the fence, or through the bathroom window, onto the roof, down the gullet of an unfriendly dog; or anywhere else where ball retrieval can be difficult, is given the score of 6 runs, but the hitter is "out".

*'''Out on the full''' is a less common rule, often used when the backyard environment leads to an increased chance of a six and out (low fences, etc). Under this rule the batsman is given out if they hit any stationary object on the full.

*'''Out on the full''' is a less common rule, often used when the backyard environment leads to an increased chance of a six and out (low fences, etc). Under this rule the batsman is given out if they hit any stationary object on the full; unless it is mother hanging out the washing then it is...well... everyone goes home.  You could say: "Stumps are drawn."

*'''LBW''' is technically not a "rule" as such, but it is commonly said when it is decided to incorporate the LBW rule into a game that it is "playing LBW" The problem with this is the usual disagreement between the batting side and the fielding side - since the fielding side is usually '''everyone''' except the batter, the batter is usually forced out (unless the batter is only 6 and has Mum on his side.)

*'''LBW''' is technically not a "rule" as such, but it is commonly said when it is decided to incorporate the LBW rule into a game that it is "playing LBW" The problem with this is the usual disagreement between the batting side and the fielding side - since the fielding side is usually '''everyone''' except the batter, the batter is usually forced out (unless the batter is only 6 and has Mum on his side.)

*'''Retire on X''' is a common rule in quick games of informal cricket. It means all batsmen must retire (give up their turn) once they reach a certain number of runs (such as 20, 50 or 100) to make sure all players receive a fair go.

*'''Retire on X''' is a common rule in quick games of informal cricket. It means all batsmen must retire (give up their turn) once they reach a certain number of runs (such as 20, 50 or 100) to make sure all players receive a fair go.

==Beach Cricket==

==Beach Cricket==

'''Beach cricket''', a common variety of the game played in the warmer Australian states (it's usually too rainy to play in Victoria), is one of the most popular intergenerational sports - it is quite common for 4 generations to play, ranging from grandparents to the dog (often a fine catcher but not particularly good at returning the ball.) One-hand catching, even general fielding, is a frequent feature of the game, especially amongst the older, generation, as the non-fielding hand is usually holding a beer, usually in a stubby or can, nearly always within a "stubby cooler", a fine Australian invention.) Fielders can find themselves charging around on the dunes or waiting for the ball 30 yards out to sea. (Possibly the origin of the phrase beloved of commentators: "caught in the deep".) Sometimes, there is no limit to the number of runs that can be scored from a single shot - this is where a well-trained dog can win the game for a batter - fielding the ball and taking off up the other end of the beach while the batter runs up and down the designated pitch until exhausted or the umpire (grandma) calls dead ball.

'''Beach cricket''', a common variety of the game played in the warmer Australian states (it's usually too rainy to play in Victoria and we won't talk about Tassie, Ricky notwithstanding), is one of the most popular intergenerational sports - it is quite common for 4 generations to play, ranging from grandparents to the dog (often a fine catcher but not particularly good at returning the ball.) One-hand catching, even general fielding, is a frequent feature of the game, especially amongst the older, generation, as the non-fielding hand is usually holding a beer, usually in a stubby or can, nearly always within a "stubby cooler", a fine Australian invention.) Fielders can find themselves charging around on the dunes or waiting for the ball 30 yards out to sea. (Possibly the origin of the phrase beloved of commentators: "caught in the deep".) Sometimes, there is no limit to the number of runs that can be scored from a single shot - this is where a well-trained dog can win the game for a batter - fielding the ball and taking off up the other end of the beach while the batter runs up and down the designated pitch until exhausted or the umpire (grandma) calls dead ball.

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