Bassetlaw and District Cricket League Handbook 2012

52 Fast Bowling Match Directives for Season 2012 For the purpose of these Directives a fast bowler is defined as a bowler to whom a wicket keeper in the same age group would in normal circumstances stand back to take the ball. Having completed a spell the bowler cannot bowl again, from either end, until the equivalent number of overs to the length of his* spell have been bowled from the same end. A bowler can change ends without ending his current spell provided that he bowls the next over that he legally can from the other end. If this does not happen his spell is deemed to be concluded. If play is interrupted, for any reason, for less than 40 minutes any spell in progress at the time of the interruption can be continued after the interruption up to the maximum number of overs per spell for the appropriate age group. If the spell is not continued after the interruption the bowler cannot bowl again, from either end, until the equivalent number of overs to the length of his spell before the interruption have been bowled from the same end. If the interruption is of 40 minutes or more, whether scheduled or not, the bowler can commence a new spell immediately. Once a bowler covered by these Directives has bowled in a match he cannot exceed the maximum number of overs per day for his age group even if he subsequently bowls spin. He can exceed the maximum overs per spell if bowling spin, but cannot then revert to bowling fast until an equivalent number of overs to the length of his spell have been bowled from the same end. If he bowls spin without exceeding the maximum number of overs in a spell the maximum will apply as soon as he reverts to bowling fast. Captains and Umpires are asked to ensure that these Directives are followed at all times. Wearing of Helmets All young players who have not reached their 18th birthday must wear a helmet with a faceguard or grill when batting. Wicketkeepers should wear a helmet with a faceguard, or a wicketkeeper face protector, when standing up to the stumps. Parental consent not to wear a helmet should not be accepted in adult matches. A young player acting as a runner must also wear a helmet even if the player he is running for is not doing so. The guidance related to changing and showering (see 'Safe Hands'- Welfare of Young People in Cricket Policy) must be adhered to. Date of Birth From To School Year 2011-12 Age: Max. overs per spell Max. overs per day 1 Sept 1998 31 Aug 1999 8 Up to 13 5 10 1 Sept 1996 31 Aug 1998 9 or 10 U14, U15 6 12 1 Sept 1992 31 Aug 1996 11, 12, 13 or FE U16, U17, U18, U19 7 18