Stage 1 (Under 11 and younger): what are the bowling, fielding and dismissal rules?

Bowling

• Maximum 6 balls per over.
• Maximum overs per bowler: 3 in a 15-over match, 4 in a 20-over match.
• Bowlers bowl from one end for the entire game.
• The preference is that everyone bowls. If bowling is too daunting and detrimental to a player's experience they can choose not to bowl, but coaches are expected to help them work towards bowling as soon as possible.

Fielding

• Fielding rotation is required. Players are recommended to move one position to their left after each over.
• No fielders within 15 metres of the batter.
• All players should get a chance to keep wicket. Helmets are compulsory for keepers, pads are not.
• With more than the maximum on-field players present (6 or 7 depending on overs), players rotate on and off the field after each over.

Dismissals

• Unlimited dismissals: each batter faces their allotted balls.
• Dismissals that apply: bowled, caught, caught and bowled, run out, stumped and hit wicket.
• The Association or Competition Manager may add consequences for dismissals, such as a bonus 5 runs to the opposition.