Blind cricket differs to sighted cricket in that a size 3 football containing ball bearings is used together with larger stumps that players are allowed to touch in order to orientate themselves. The rules state that each team must have at least 4 blind players with the remainder being partially sighted. Blind batsmen have a runner with runs counting as double. Also, blind fielders are permitted to make a catch after one bounce. The bowler must always ask the batsman if he is ready before beginning his run up, and must then shout ‘play’ as he releases the ball. If he is bowling to a blind batsman there must be two bounces before the crease (one for partially sighted batsmen).
More information about blind cricket can be found at: www.bcew.org
For a further general discussion about any of the sports on offer please contact the Disability Training and Development Officer, Daniel Blagdon, on 01482 580189, or by email at danielb@achievepotentials.co.uk. Also see below for further explanations of some of our practical sessions.