4 stages Stage1 - Long range overarm throw and catch - fielder moves in after returning ball to WK with overarm throw Stage2 - High catch from underarm WK feed - fielder moves in after returning ball to WK with underarm throw Stage 3 - Short range catch on the move from underarm feed - fielder moves to stumps after returning ball to WK with underarm flick Stage 4 - WK rolls ball past fielder, fielder tacks ball down, turns and underarms at stumps WK and fielder change places Progression/Challenge: After all throws and catches are successfully achieved, if the throw at the stumps is successful, a stump is removed. First team to remove all stumps wins.
Fingers up vs Fingers Down Aim at the hands and you'll hit the hands with the throw Get body to the ball as quickly as possible
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