Bassetlaw and District Cricket League Official Handbook 2014

4 Constitution, Rules & Playing Conditions 43 Having completed a spell the bowler cannot bowl again, from either end, until the equivalent number of overs to the length of their spell having been bowled from the same end. 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. 3.1.2 JUNIOR FIELDING RESTRICTIONS (i) No young player in the Under 15 age group or younger shall be allowed to field closer than 8 yards (7.3 metres) from the middle stump, except behind the wicket on the off side, until the batsman has played at the ball. A fielder shall be allowed to move into the restricted area to make a catch or field the ball provided that they were outside the area when the stroke was made. (ii) For players in the Under 13 age group the distance is 11 yards (10 metres). (iii) These minimum distances apply even if the player is wearing a helmet. (iv) Should a young player in these age groups come within the restricted distance the Umpire (or Captains where no Umpires’ are present) must stop the game immediately and instruct the fielder to move back. (v) In addition any young player in the Under 16 to Under 18 age groups, who has not reached the age of 18, must wear a helmet when fielding within 6 yards (5.5 metres) of the bat, except behind the wicket on the off side. Players should wear appropriate protective equipment whenever they are fielding in a position where they feel at risk. 3.1.3 SAFETY GUIDANCE FOR THE WEARING OF HELMETS (i) Any player under the age of 18 shall be bound by the ECB Directive. The guidance advises that: a) Helmets with a faceguard or grille should be worn when batting against a hard cricket ball in matches and in practice sessions b) Young players should regard a helmet with a faceguard as a normal item of protective equipment when batting, together with pads, gloves and, for boys, an abdominal protector c) Young wicket keepers should wear a helmet with a faceguard, or a wicketkeeper face protector when standing up to the stumps (ii) Parental consent not to wear a helmet will not be accepted in any form of cricket. (iii) The guidance also applies during all practice sessions. 3.1.4 TEAM SHEETS Each side must provide the Umpires with a team sheet before the start of the match identifying any player in the U13, U15 or U19 age groups. This requirement also covers any young player taking the field as a substitute