Moveemnt off ball: Hit ball along ground or catch to red cone; then throw at stumps Blue cone backs up (2-3 players) and then throw at other stumps Yellow cone backs up throws back to the start (feeder); 2-3 players backing up here to prevent deflection overthrow) Yellow cone back up fielder runs around towards red cone and receives a catch off the bat Repeat
Multiple players backing up each throw, to prevent deflection going for overthrows Attack the ball on the ground from first hit Create the depth and angle needed when back up - not just flat straight line
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