A game of Rounders starts with the two teams divided into defenders and fielders. The bowler or feeder; the person throwing the ball, bowls the ball underhandedly from the marker to a member of the other team, the striker, whom is then supposed to hit it with a bat; which is usually flat. The striker is then supposed to run to any sanctuary in a counter clockwise course and he will now be known as a runner. The runner is supposed to grab the sanctuary once and should not let go of it until the ball is hit another time. Runners can stay on the on one sanctuary for whatever time they wish and the there are no limitations as to the number of runners that can be on a particular sanctuary.

Runners should go around the four posts and get to the castle without having to get out and they will have scored a point for their team. Another point can be scored if the runner reaches the fourth post at no ball. A half rounder is reached if the runner reaches the fourth post without the ball being hit, the second post after hitting the ball, when a fielder obstructs them or after two consecutive no balls. The runner should not be caught by the fielder, stump at posts or run inside posts; they will have to get out.

Below is a photo of a rounders player:

French Cricket requires cricket balls and a tennis ball to play. Players stand in a circle and defend their stumps represented by their legs. The players try to hit the ball away from them and are only allowed to move if they hit the ball without missing. If one hits the ball then he or she is allowed to turn and defend his or her legs, again without moving.

Piggy in the Middle works well with 3 -5 players. The players use a 10m by 10m square that is bordered by use of cones or other objects. Players are positioned on each corner of the square and one (or more) player stands in the middle. The goal is to have the players on the corners pass the ball among themselves while the middle player tries to intercept the ball. If one of the players tries to pass the ball to the people in the corner and it gets intercepted, the player becomes the new piggy and has to stand in the middle and try to do likewise. The game teaches one passing and catching skills. These skills are essential in a many games. More importantly, it’s great fun!