Class is split up into groups. The first player at the front of the line will go and stand behind the wickets and act as the wicket keeper. Wicket keeper will roll the ball from the side of the wickets to the fielder infront. The fielder will go down into long barrier collect the ball and throw it at the wickets. Once the ball has been thrown the fielder and wicket keeper will change places. Wicket keeper must collect the ball and touch the wickets if the throw misses.
- Collect the ball using long barrier.- Stand up and throw the ball over arm at the wickets.- Wicket keeper must collect the ball and touch the wickets if the throw misses.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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