A film about warring neighbours who decide to settle their differences with a game of backyard cricket will premiere in Wagga Wagga on Wednesday. Set in the rural NSW town, the rather topical spin on the tale is that one of the families is Australian, the other English. And the ashes they are playing for are those of an unfortunately barbecued cat – the source of the initial falling out.

With the team behind The Dish and The Castle having been consulted on Backyard Ashes, the film's makers have promised a charming, down-to-earth feel, with writer director Mark Grentell assuring us: “It’s not the greatest feature film ever written but it’s not too bad.”

So, while Michael Clarke et al do battle with the Poms in the real Ashes, an Aussie turner and fitter will go head-to-head with his English financial administrator nemesis on the silver screen – with the results expected to jog viewers’ childhood memories of long, sunny afternoons spent in the backyard.

How was backyard cricket played at your home? Does one-hand, one-bounce mean anything to you? Is a barbecue obligatory? What about drinking for the adults? Are pieces of garden furniture and shrubbery included as fielders? Are spectators allowed to catch the ball? How about six-and-out? Who fetches the ball from over the fence? Are there any consequences/incentives for smashing a window? Has your uncle been banned from ever playing again? Can you be out first ball?