GREATEST backyard wicket!!! (video making of)

Pharnos · 16-02-2006, 11:49 AM

Hey there,

Down in New Zealand, we've made what we think is the greatest backyard wicket. A 2 and a half minute time lapse video was put together of us preparing the pitch for the seasons play (notice minimal crease wear...we're now down through the dust/clay and starting to find rocks coming through haha).

Anyway, you can download a shortene version of the video here:
http://pharnos.orcon.net.nz/random/
http://pharnos.orcon.net.nz/random/b...et%20small.mpg <--- 14MB version

2 version in there - 2MB and 14MB (2MB is only 30secs long, just a taster for those without fast internet)

Grab it! it's well worth it! I copied the National Bank series of cricket adverts that are played down here on TV in New Zealand - it's so fitting.

Cheers all, keep the backyard cricket going!
Steve.

Nnanden · 23-02-2006, 02:43 AM

I can`t believe no-one posted in this thread.

Awesome video man, gotta love the car going up and down.

andyc · 24-02-2006, 12:48 AM

Oh my god that is gold!

What an effort.. I'd love to have that in my backyard. Pity about the lack of space on both sides because that looks like a proper turf pitch. How long did it take (if you're still around)?

James90 · 26-02-2006, 12:41 AM

Great...really excellent work. I'd love to see some cricket being played on it though.

Dydl · 26-02-2006, 02:34 AM

The links aren't working for me...

Pharnos · 04-03-2006, 06:16 PM

it does look tight, with the rules though, it's an excellent backyard game!

each time you hit the ball the ball = 1 run, hit it past the bowlers stump = 2 runs
house on the full = out
over fence on the full = out
1 hand (not favoured hand) 1 bounce = out
regulation half electrical tape ball

we have 1 dayers (limited overs, 1 over from each fielder, usually 3)
-avg score 5-15

test matches (however many innings we feel like playing for - carry on your score)
-avg score per innings 10-20

we call 10runs a '50' and 20 runs a 'century'

bowler - one fielder on the off side and a keeper. it's really technical and a few 'backyard style' techniques have been employed like the rolling-road-block which is charging slightly stand front on to protect the wickets and holding the bat vertically in front of your legs.

it's the best backyard i've ever played - just a shame that summer is now coming to an end - no more sunny evenings til 9pm.

i'll get some videos of game play - there is a great one of a stumpcam we made, with a casserole dish protecting the camera (removed middle stump) - first ball, swings from way outside off through the batsman and takes out the casserole dish - haha f*ck we laughed out tits off.

cheers,
steve.

James · 05-03-2006, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pharnos

it does look tight, with the rules though, it's an excellent backyard game!

each time you hit the ball the ball = 1 run, hit it past the bowlers stump = 2 runs
house on the full = out
over fence on the full = out
1 hand (not favoured hand) 1 bounce = out
regulation half electrical tape ball

we have 1 dayers (limited overs, 1 over from each fielder, usually 3)
-avg score 5-15

test matches (however many innings we feel like playing for - carry on your score)
-avg score per innings 10-20

we call 10runs a '50' and 20 runs a 'century'

bowler - one fielder on the off side and a keeper. it's really technical and a few 'backyard style' techniques have been employed like the rolling-road-block which is charging slightly stand front on to protect the wickets and holding the bat vertically in front of your legs.

it's the best backyard i've ever played - just a shame that summer is now coming to an end - no more sunny evenings til 9pm.

i'll get some videos of game play - there is a great one of a stumpcam we made, with a casserole dish protecting the camera (removed middle stump) - first ball, swings from way outside off through the batsman and takes out the casserole dish - haha f*ck we laughed out tits off.

cheers,
steve.

Welcome to the forums Steve.

As per the forum rules, please don't avoid the filter by swearing.

alternative · 05-03-2006, 06:43 AM

that is one impressive backyard cricket.. alot of effort put into that.. good stuff..

chooka_nick · 06-03-2006, 02:00 AM

Bloody brilliant

you rock man

fishyguy · 19-03-2006, 07:22 PM

The video is quite excellent and let me add this, it had quite a LOTR feel to it.

slovo · 13-04-2006, 04:00 PM

wow thats one absolutely great backyard wicket

plz maybe you could post some tips about the wicket construction...and i really love to see a video of a match played on this great wicket.

Bye

Cloete · 14-04-2006, 05:19 AM

Thanks for bringing up this thread

That's brilliant! I loevd the sightscreen on the car as well

Anyway slovo, welcome mate. Interesting location there. Didn't think Bolivia was too big on cricket!

Robertinho · 14-04-2006, 10:24 PM

That's awesome, Steve. It looks like a proper wicket. I'd love to see some videos of games being played on it.

16-02-2006, 11:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
Pharnos Cricket Spectator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 6	GREATEST backyard wicket!!! (video making of) Hey there, Down in New Zealand, we've made what we think is the greatest backyard wicket. A 2 and a half minute time lapse video was put together of us preparing the pitch for the seasons play (notice minimal crease wear...we're now down through the dust/clay and starting to find rocks coming through haha). Anyway, you can download a shortene version of the video here: http://pharnos.orcon.net.nz/random/ http://pharnos.orcon.net.nz/random/b...et%20small.mpg <--- 14MB version 2 version in there - 2MB and 14MB (2MB is only 30secs long, just a taster for those without fast internet) Grab it! it's well worth it! I copied the National Bank series of cricket adverts that are played down here on TV in New Zealand - it's so fitting. Cheers all, keep the backyard cricket going! Steve.

23-02-2006, 02:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nnanden You'll Never Walk Alone Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New South Wales Posts: 26,187	I can`t believe no-one posted in this thread. Awesome video man, gotta love the car going up and down. __________________ Jesus saves proudly supporting Liverpool FC

26-02-2006, 02:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dydl International Debutant Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,333	The links aren't working for me... __________________ Supporting: NSW & Australia, women's cricket

06-03-2006, 02:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
chooka_nick State Captain Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vermont, Melbourne Posts: 1,743	Bloody brilliant you rock man __________________ CricketWeb Colts - Twybridge Titans

13-04-2006, 04:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
slovo Cricket Spectator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bolivia Posts: 3	in play video wow thats one absolutely great backyard wicket plz maybe you could post some tips about the wicket construction...and i really love to see a video of a match played on this great wicket. Bye

04-03-2006, 06:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
Pharnos Cricket Spectator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 6	it does look tight, with the rules though, it's an excellent backyard game! each time you hit the ball the ball = 1 run, hit it past the bowlers stump = 2 runs house on the full = out over fence on the full = out 1 hand (not favoured hand) 1 bounce = out regulation half electrical tape ball we have 1 dayers (limited overs, 1 over from each fielder, usually 3) -avg score 5-15 test matches (however many innings we feel like playing for - carry on your score) -avg score per innings 10-20 we call 10runs a '50' and 20 runs a 'century' bowler - one fielder on the off side and a keeper. it's really technical and a few 'backyard style' techniques have been employed like the rolling-road-block which is charging slightly stand front on to protect the wickets and holding the bat vertically in front of your legs. it's the best backyard i've ever played - just a shame that summer is now coming to an end - no more sunny evenings til 9pm. i'll get some videos of game play - there is a great one of a stumpcam we made, with a casserole dish protecting the camera (removed middle stump) - first ball, swings from way outside off through the batsman and takes out the casserole dish - haha f*ck we laughed out tits off. cheers, steve.

05-03-2006, 06:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
alternative Cricket Web Content Updater Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 11,075	that is one impressive backyard cricket.. alot of effort put into that.. good stuff..

19-03-2006, 07:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
fishyguy School Boy/Girl Captain Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 148	The video is quite excellent and let me add this, it had quite a LOTR feel to it.

14-04-2006, 05:19 AM	#12 (permalink)
Cloete International Captain Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Suncorp Stadium Posts: 7,004	Thanks for bringing up this thread That's brilliant! I loevd the sightscreen on the car as well Anyway slovo, welcome mate. Interesting location there. Didn't think Bolivia was too big on cricket! __________________ CWXI Regular - Member of CW Black Blacks ftw

14-04-2006, 10:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
Robertinho Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Testing Forums into the Sunset Posts: 8,442	That's awesome, Steve. It looks like a proper wicket. I'd love to see some videos of games being played on it.

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