2 batsmen face 12 balls. Object is to try hit the ball between red, green or yellow cones. Red = 6 runs, green 2 and yellow 4 runs. Anywhere else players need to run to add to their score. After 12 balls, rotate so all players have a chance to bat, field, bowl and be wicket keeper.
Objective is to get batsmen used to running and playing shots to different parts of the field. Fielders have to be alert to try stop runs.
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