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Run roll , gather and return ball relay

The player at the front of the 2 players runs to the middle to collect the ball on the cone and roll it to the player on the opposite side. This player collects the ball and runs to the middle to put the ball on the cone. The next player then runs to collect the ball and rolls the ball for next player waiting.

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Run roll , gather and return b...

The player at the front of the 2 players runs to the middle to collect the ball on the cone and roll it to the player on the opposite side. This player collects the ball and runs to the middle to put the ball on the cone. The next player then runs to collect the ball and rolls the ball for next player waiting.

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Roll and Catch Ground fielding...

Players work in groups of 4-6 players.Two cones are spaced 10m apart. Player one stands between the two cones.Stumps are placed 10m away opposite both cones, in line with the cones.Players 2 and 3 both start behind the two stumps.Player one moves side-ways, from cone to cone, taking a catch on one cone and returning it, and performing an underarm pick-up on the other cone.Players take two balls on each side (total of 4) and then swaps over with one of the players behind the stump who in turn joins the rest of the group behind the far cone.Drill continues in this way...

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roll the ball beyond the team ...

2 teams of 3-6 play with 1 ball between them. The player who has the ball has to try and roll (under arm throw) the ball into the end zone to score a run. The opposition can try to prevent this happening by stopping the ball rolling into the end zone using the long barrier or other fielding techniques. Whichever player collects the ball has to try and throw the ball from where they have collected it into the other end zone.

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Batsmen vs Fielders Running be...

When the batsman (1) calls <em>Yes</em> the coach rolls the ball towards the fielder stood by the stumps. Fielder (1) runs across, picks up the ball and then tries to run out the batsmen. Repeat with the next fielder and batsman. Each batting team has a certain number of wickets (eg. 3 wickets). The teams change over once the batting side have lost all their wickets.

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Catch the ball Ground fielding...

Ask the players to spread themselves and have 1 ball for the players to throw or roll the ball to each other. The player in the middle has to try and catch the player in possession of the ball. or get to the ball before a player does if it is badly thrown.

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Chase Ball Conditioned games -...

When the drill is started both teams roll the ball to each other in the same direction (can be clockwise or anti-clockwise). The aim of the game is for the ball from one team to overtake the ball from the other team.

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Roll Out, Collect and Throw Gr...

For larger groups, with a minimum of 5-10 players. The first player (1) rolls the ball out diagonally for the player on the same side as them (2) to run out to, intercept and flick at the opposite stump. A player on the other side (3) backs up the ball and rolls it out diagonally for the next player on the same side as them (4) to run out and collect.

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Crow Hop Into Throw New Videos...

Players split up into pairs with a cone in front of each playerPlayers start square on to their partnerThe heel advances, steps over the cone and goes towards the targetReceiving player will gather the ball and throw the ball back

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Batter vs 2 handed pick up and...

The drill starts when the batsman calls <em>Yes</em>. At this point the batter must run with the bat in hand and try to complete two runs. However, the batter is racing against the fielders. Fielder 1 rolls the ball out to the player waiting in line who must then use a two handed pick up before returning the ball over the stumps to the wicket-keeper. After the ball is thrown player 1 joins the back of the queue and player 3 takes their place on the cone. After this the race can start again, this time repeated on the other side for the fielding team.

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Catch and move race Ground fie...

4 to 8 players per group. Player 1 rolls the ball out to player 2 who shys at the stumps, meanwhile player 1 has moved behind the stumps (backing up), ready to collect the ball.<br /><br /> Player 2 then runs to player 1's original position.<br /><br /> Player 1 then throws the ball to players 2. Player 1 now joins back of other group on the opposite side. Group B do exactly the same.

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Two Handed pick up v Batters G...

5-6 batters and fielders are needed for this circuit. On the batter's call of &quot;YES&quot; the batters have to run two lengths while the fielding player 1 rolls the ball to fielder 2. Fieder 2 then runs in and throws the ball to the wicket keeper and tries to run out the batsman (1).

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Batsman and Fielder Relay Grou...

Batsman 1 calls YES, Batsmen 2 then starts to run on the call.Fielder 1 feeds from an angle, fielder 2 runs in and flicks at stump. Player 1 backs up the flick.When 3 lives are used up the team is out, then batters change with fielders.

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Chase and retrieve Ground fiel...

Player 1 runs out to a stationary ball and throws it in to player 2. Player 2 then rolls the ball back out to 1. Player 1 then replaces the ball and runs back to the group, when he tags player 2 , 2 then goes and so on.

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Short catching / Underarm thro...

The fielder behind the stumps rolls the ball out, player 2 picks up the ball and throws over the top of the stumps to the fielder behind the stumps. The process is repeated until player 5 goes who then continues their run to replace the player behind the stumps.

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Run move ball and run relay Gr...

The player at the front of the 2 players runs to the cone with the ball picks up the ball and then places it on the other cone. They then continue to run to the other side to tag the waiting player. Once tagged the next player runs to the middle and moves the ball back to the first cone and run to the other side. The drill continues in this way.

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Bounce Goal Game Ground fieldi...

Teams are competing to bounce the ball (via overarm throw) into the small square. In order to score a point a team mate must catch the ball on the other side of the coned off area..

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Roller Ball Ground fielding an...

<BR>Two Teams of 6-11 people try to partner along the ground throwing the ball to each other. They are not allowed to move once they have the ball and to score they must hit the oppositions stumps. No one is allowed in the the square of cones at any time.

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Cone Touch Catching Ground fie...

<br>This drill encourages players to be aggressive and attack the ballA player stands in the centre of a square with 4 different coloured conesThe coach will then call out one of the colours of the conesThe player must touch that cone, return to the middle of the square and receive a catch4 catches each and then switch with another player

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The Long Barrier. Techniques -...

<span style=&quot;&quot;font-family:&quot;>Approach the ball at speed and as you get into line with the ball, twist your upper body, leading with the shoulder furthest from the ball. <span style=&quot;&quot;font-family:&quot;>Bend both knees, so that the knee of the leg nearest to the ball touches the ground, but it is also next to the back of the heel of the other leg. <span style=&quot;&quot;font-family:&quot;>With fingers down and head forward, pick up the ball and then stand back up ready to deliver an overarm throw.

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Cricket: Complete Ground Field...

Wicketkeeper starts with the ball and rolls out the the fielder in the square leg position.Square leg fielder picks up the ball and aims a throw at the ramp.Fielder at point gets in line with the throw and catches/collects the ball from the throw and then releases a throw at the non-strikers end single stump.Mid-on fielder backs up this throw and gives an underarm throw to the extra cover fielder who has moved im behind the non-strikers end stump.Extra cover completes the drill by throwing the ball back into the wicketkeeper.

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Underarm cross-over - continuo...

Set up two cones, 10m apart and 10m from the target stump.(This drill is best performed in front of a net as shown).Coach rolls the balls out one after another down the middle of the two cones.As the balls come out players must attack them one at a time, running diagonally from alternate cones, to pick up the ball and throw them back looking to hit the stump.Players then join the back of opposite queue.

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Weak and Strong Run Out Statio...

<BR>Wicket keeper rolls the ball out straight when the batsmen calls YES. The batsmen tries to complete 2 runs as fielder(1) runs across throws ball in and joins other queue. F(2) goes next from other side.

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Hit the stumps! Ground fieldin...

The wicket keeper rolls the ball out for the players from each side to run onto and pick up. The fielding players run from each side in turns and try to hit the stumps with a fast throw. The keeper then collects the ball and rolls it out again for a player from the other side to run onto.

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Two Handed interception + Back...

Player 1 starts on the cone with the ball and rolls the ball out for player 2 to run in and intercept the ball with two hands. Once player 1 has rolled the ball out to player 2 they then have to run behind the stumps to field the throw. After throwing the ball behind the stumps player 2 then stands on the cone, receives the ball back from player 1 and the drill can start again.

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