What is the scoring in rounders?

Answer 1

A score is immediately posted in the following situations:

• If the batter hits the ball or is bowled a no ball and then reaches the fourth post, a rounder is scored.
• If the batter fails to hit the ball and reaches the fourth post, a half-rounder is scored.
• If the batter hits the ball and reaches the second post, a half-rounder is scored.
• A fielder obstructs a batter running to a post, a half-rounder is scored.

If the batter hits the ball and reaches the first, second or third post without being out, the batter stays at that post (and must keep in contact with it) until the next ball is bowled. As soon as the ball leaves the bowler's hand, such a batter can run to the next post, if they wish, even if a no-ball is called.

If the batter does not keep contact with the post, the fielding side can stump the next post to get the player out. 2 batters cannot be at the same post so a batter must run on to the next post if the next batter catches up with them.

• A batter who continues in this way and reaches the fourth post scores a half-rounder.

Once the fourth post is reached, the person goes to the back of the batter's line and awaits their next turn to bat.