Batsman - using small or large bat - is on knees. Feeder underarms the ball at waist to shoulder height. Batsman uses high elbow to drop the ball in a defensive manner at their feet. The emphasis is on high elbow and getting above the ball. VARIATIONS: 1. BOUNCE BALL FROM ON KNEES - FEEDAR AND BATSMAN 2. BOUNCE BALL FOR THE FEEDER STANDING UP, BATSMAN ON KNEES 3. BOTH BATSMAN AND FEEDER STAND AND DEFEND
1. Drive front elbow as high as possible 2. Bat should always be vertical 3. Always defend ball and try to drop it at your feet - not slice it.
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