How does ECB pairs cricket work for Under 8s and Under 9s?

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The ECB Junior Cricket Format Recommendations for Under 8s and Under 9s:

Set-up

Two teams of 6, pairs cricket played on the outfield.
13.7 m (15 yard) pitch with a 30 m boundary from the middle of the pitch.
One innings of 12 overs per team, no longer than two hours.
Light rubber ball and plastic bats.

Batting

Three pairs each bat for 4 overs; batters swap ends at the end of each over.
A batter who is out keeps batting, but 5 runs are added to the fielding team's score and the batters swap strike.
Out bowled, caught, run out, stumped or hit wicket. No LBW, unless the batter deliberately blocks the ball with their leg or foot.
Coaches should help batters share the strike (for example rotating after three balls).

Bowling and fielding

All six players bowl 2 overs each, all from the same end, with short run-ups and a straight arm.
Six balls an over. No balls and wides add 2 runs but are only re-bowled in the final over. There are no free hits.
Rotate fielders through different positions.

Teams often start on 0 or 200 runs; runs are only added, never taken away. If rain shortens the game, 6 overs per team counts as a game.