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Both arms raised straight above the head, marking a boundary six.
Also known as: Boundary six
Both arms held vertically above the head signal a six: the ball cleared the boundary without touching the ground. It is the largest score available from a single legal delivery.
Signals a boundary six: six runs are scored because the ball crossed the boundary without bouncing. The Laws define the signal and the score.
A standing figure with both arms extended vertically above the head, palms forward, forming two parallel lines.
Arms up is six, arm across the body is four — whether the ball bounced is the whole distinction.