The ECB have implemented fast bowling match directives.
The fast bowling directives are designed to raise awareness of the need to nurture and protect young fast bowlers through their formative years. Research has shown that fast bowlers are by far the most likely players to be missing playing and training time due to injury.
View ECB Recreational Cricket Safety Regulations (containing ECB Fast Bowling Directive)|
AGE* |
MAXIMUM OVERS PER SPELL |
MAXIMUM OVERS PER DAY |
|
11 and below |
4 overs per spell |
8 overs per day |
|
12 & 13 years |
5 overs per spell |
10 overs per day |
|
14 and 15 Years |
5 overs per spell |
12 overs per day |
|
16 and 17 years |
6 overs per spell |
15 overs per day |
|
18 and 19 years |
7 overs per spell |
18 overs per day |