ECB Fast Bowling Match Directives Issued March 2002

Age Max. overs per spell Max. overs per day

Up to U13 4 overs per spell 8 overs per day

U14, U15 5 overs per spell 10 overs per day

U16, U17 6 overs per spell 18 overs per day

U18, U19 7 overs per spell 21 overs per day

Having completed a spell the bowler cannot bowl again, from either end, until the

equivalent number of overs to the length of his* spell have been bowled from the

same end. A bowler can change ends without ending his current spell provided that

he bowls the next over that he legally can from the other end. If this does not happen

his spell is deemed to be concluded.

If play is interrupted, for any reason, for less than 40 minutes any spell in progress at

the time of the interruption can be continued after the interruption up to the maximum

number of overs per spell for the appropriate age group. If the spell is not continued

after the interruption the bowler cannot bowl again, from either end, until the

equivalent number of overs to the length of his spell before the interruption have

been bowled from the same end. If the interruption is of 40 minutes or more, whether

scheduled or not, the bowler can commence a new spell immediately.

Once a bowler covered by these Directives has bowled in a match he cannot exceed

the maximum number overs per day for his age group even if he subsequently bowls

spin. He can exceed the maximum overs per spell if bowling spin, but cannot then

revert to bowling fast until an equivalent number of overs to the length of his spell

have been bowled from he same end. If he bowls spin without exceeding the

maximum number of overs in a spell the maximum will apply as soon as he reverts to

bowling fast.

Captains, Team Managers and Umpires are asked to ensure that these

Directives are followed at all times.