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LEAGUE RULES
The League rules will be uploaded on to this site shortly after the handbooks for the 2009 season have been distributed to clubs. The rules will include those new ones passed at the recent AGM.
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Below are at League's bowl-off rules and a link to the laws of cricket.
29 January 2009
LEAGUE BOWL-OFF RULES
1. A full set of stumps, including bails, will be pitched at both ends of the designated pitch, but the bowlers will all bowl from the same end. The umpires will decide which end to bowl from if neutral umpires are involved, if they are not, by the toss of a coin between the captains.
2. The captains shall nominate five bowlers (from the eleven players that started the game) and the order of bowling. In the event of injury during the bowl out, another bowler may replace the injured player.
3. The captains shall toss a coin for the right to decide which team bowls first in the bowl out.
4. The wicket keeper will not be permitted to stand within 1 meter of the stumps.
5. The bowl out shall be conducted in the same manner as a penalty shootout.
6. Deliveries will be bowled alternatively, one from each team. A dislodged bail will constitute a hit provided the ball has not been called a no-ball by the umpire.
7. After the first set of 5 deliveries, if still the ‘hits’ are still equal, one bowler for each team (from those who have not already bowled), will have alternate attempts until a winner is achieved. If the hits are equal after all eleven players have had a go, the bowl out will continue in the same order as the first round, until a winner is achieved.
8. No bowler will be allowed a practice delivery.
9. The umpires will stand in their normal positions and will be responsible for officially recording the number of ‘hits’ on the wicket. Their decision shall be final as to the result. If neutral umpires are not involved then the team winning the toss and deciding which end to bowl will supply the umpire at the bowler’s end and that umpire will stand throughout at that end, unless it is his turn to bowl and then the square-leg umpire will stand in his place.
10. The umpires will be responsible for making sure only the nominated bowlers actually bowl.
11. Only the 5 nominated bowlers and the wicket keeper shall be allowed on the field of play. All other players not involved in the bowl out shall be beyond the boundary.
12. If a bowl out is not possible the result will be determined by the toss of a coin.
If these rules do not cover every eventuality, common sense must prevail.
LAWS OF CRICKET
The full Laws of Cricket can be read and downloaded using the link below.
The Pathways Scheme
In the winter months the YCB, supported by local coaches, organise centres of excellence for elite development of boys and girls who have the ability and desire to progress in the game. Only a very few will become professional players and the main outcome of higher level coaching is to improve the stock of quality club players.
Pathways Nominations
Every club receives Pathways nomination forms from the YCB which could potentially lead to Representative District Cricket organised by the YCB at U13, U14 and U15 levels. The local Coaches Association should be contact for advice.
Other Schemes
York Coaches, and other groups, are committed to provide other opportunities for player development. At club level a more talented boy can easily be held back by not being stretched by the players around him. If he can receive coaching and practice with other above average performers it will accelerate and enhance development. If a club has any boys showing above average ability they should be put forward for such schemes.
Other Schemes Nominations
To find out about, and influence, what is on offer, clubs should participate in their Local Development Groups. They should also ensure their coaches are members of the ECB Coashes Association and engage with their local association.
Other Representative Sides
The
Girls Schemes
Bronze Pathway centres for girls run at Barnsley, Boroughbridge,
Find out more
Check out the YCB website: www.ycb-yca.org.uk or contact Vale League committee member, and secretary of York Coaches, Mike Wellock on (01430) 871252 email: welfare@yorkvale.co.uk