Rounders - KIT AND EQUIPMENT
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Just as in baseball, cricket and other fast-moving bat and ball games, it's important to have the right kit and equipment to play the game of Rounders safely and without risking injury.
The Rounders Field |
The field: The best place to play Rounders is on a well-mown field. As above, the Rounders pitch should be marked out as a pentagon.
The Bat: The bat is made of wood and is normally 12” to 20” long. A round, tapered bat is usually the preferred option, though a flat-sided bat is also in vogue. The bats have a knob at the bottom end of the handle end so that it does not slip from the batter's grip. You can use a wooden bat or an aluminium one, the choice is yours!
The Ball: The ball has a leather outer cover and inside is stuffed with a softer material such as wool. It weighs around 5½ to 7 ounces and is 9 to 9½” in circumference.
Other items of kit:
- Track Suits
- Polo Shirts
- Pleated Skirts, or,
- Standard Skirts
- Long Socks
- Cap
- Sweat Shirt
- Good Quality Sports Shoes with Spikes
- Ankle Guards
- Elbow Guards
- Helmet
- Gloves
In Tournaments, national teams usually sport their own chosen colors with insignia embossed or inscribed.
Umpires are also issued with suitable clothing and kit.