Players throw the ball onto the ramp to deflect the ball in a sideways direction This can be done by a coach feeding or players The idea of this training is that players will have to react fast and move their feet quickly to get into position and catch the ball. This imitates a short range catch in the slips or the close fielders. This can also be useful for ground fielding also as it imitates the bobble on the outfield
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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