Australians have shared their hilarious bloopers, classic catches and most painful backyard cricket moments on social media.

From a man running straight through a fence to teenagers being hit in the groin, there have been many unforgettable moments caught on camera this summer.

As part of the cricket season's Big Bash League on Channel 10, fans are encouraged to share their backyard cricket moments on Twitter and Instagram with the hashtag #backyardlegends.

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A frenzied cricketer went flying through a wooden fence when he sprinted during a game of backyard cricket

In one piece of footage a frenzied cricketer, from Melbourne, needed a solid wall to slow him down when he sprinted for a quick single during a game of backyard cricket with his mates.

When the batsman completed his run he couldn't stop in time and barged straight through a wooden fence, knocking his head on the wood as he crashed through.

Several videos showed children taking a swing in an attempt to smash sixes with varying degrees of success.

Some players were left with minor injuries when the ball failed to find the centre of their bats, going straight to their heads, faces or even groins - leaving them in pain while their mates laugh.

The sister of Australian cricketer Jessica Cameron has shared a 1996 flashback on Twitter of the moment she was smacked in the head with a cricket ball

A young boy with dreadlocks took a vigorous swing only to send his bat flying through the air

One cricket player was seen running but before he could get to the other end, an enthusiastic dog rushed through and knocked him off his feet

The batsman hits the ball - only to hit the cameraman right in the face

In other footage, the sister of Australian cricketer Jessica Cameron shared a 1996 flashback on Twitter of the moment she was smacked in the head with a cricket ball.

The then young batsman Andrea Cameron excitedly stood in front of the wicket as she waited for her sister Jessica to bowl the first ball.

But before she could take a swing the red ball went straight into her face, something the young cricketer was not too bothered by - returning immediately with a helmet.

In another incident, a young man can be seen running but before he could get to the other end of the pitch a dog rushes through after the ball, knocking him off his feet.

A young boy was hit in the face when he went to take a swing during a game of backyard cricket

One man was caught on camera being hit in the groin with a cricket ball as he yelped in pain

Several people shared incredible moments where they plunge into their pool to successfully catch a ball

Despite the unfortunate incidents, many shared their best catches and spectacular cricket moments.

Several people shared incredible moments where they plunged into their backyard swimming pools to grab the ball, or took amazing reflex catches fielding close to the wicket.