Beginner Rules & Regulations
Free Hit
The penalty after a no ball — the batter cannot be bowled or LBW.
What is it?
The penalty after a no ball — the batter cannot be bowled or LBW.
Why it matters
Understanding free hit is essential for appreciating how cricket works at the highest level. This concept connects to many other aspects of the game.
Explanations by Level
Beginner
Beginner explanation for — coming soon.
Intermediate
Intermediate explanation for — coming soon.
Expert
Expert explanation for — coming soon.
Related concepts in Rules & Regulations
LBW Law
Leg Before Wicket — the most debated dismissal and how it's judged.
No Ball Rules
Front foot, height, throwing — infractions that give the batting side a free hit.
Wide Ball
When a delivery is too wide or high for the batter to play — varies by format.
Duckworth-Lewis-Stern
The mathematical method for adjusting targets in rain-interrupted matches.