To help your players regain their focus and use low risk scoring options to steady the ship after a quick succession of lost wickets this session replicates the pressure batters are likely to experience in a game situation.
Scoring singles is the easiest low risk way of keeping the pressure off a new batter. Singles will help both the player and your team, getting some much needed runs on the board whilst also calming everyone down.
By putting your batters under pressure you can challenge them to think carefully about their shot selection - encouraging them to play tactically, take their time and, most importantly, not panic when first at the wicket!
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