Feeder (F) - rolls ball out to white and green cones. Fielders are lined up on the two middle cones. Ball is rolled to the outside of each cone. - Player attacks ball - Try to get left foot around cone on either side - Pick up ball - 1 or 2 handed - and throw at the stump
Try to pick up ball on outside of throwing foot (right hander, pick up outside right foot Short backlift and quick release Left foot (for right hander) get around outside cone for footwork practice and straight line the ball from there
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