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All the Way Across the field

Teams of 4 try and throw the ball across a pitch as quickly as possible, not missing any players out. The first team to throw the ball 10 times across the pitch is the winner.

Throwing & Catching

Back stop

The position of the back stop can be close or far behind the batter. The positioning helps the batter decide where to bowl.

Back Stop

Batting control

Four players working with 1 ball and 1 bat. One of the 3 players throws the ball at the batter who has to tap the ball back to any of the 3 players so they can catch the ball and throw the ball back again.

Batting

Catching the ball above waist high

In pairs

Skills

Catching to the side

in Pairs players throwing the ball to the outside of each other. Making the player catch the ball to the side of the body.

Skills

Landing position for diving catch

Players set them selves to catch the ball. When the ball is thrown wide above the mat the player turn dive and catch the ball.

Skills

Reaction Take (Backstop or Fielders)

Set Up: 1 feeder, 1 catcher, 2 tennis balls (different colours), cones. The feeder and the worker stand opposite each other 3 metres apart. The Drill: Feeder holds 2 different colour balls at arms length, and calls out the colour of the ball they want the the worker to catch. The worker reacts and moves forward to catch the ball after just one bounce. The worker retreats to the starting position and the drill is repeated. The feeder can aslo call for both balls to be caught.

Back Stop

Reflex Catching

Get players into groups of 3. One player stands behind the other two players who have their back to them. On the command, 'Now', the player with the ball throws the ball. The two catchers have to both turn quickly and try and catch the ball before it bounces. Rotate players after 10 throws.

Throwing & Catching

run fetch and throw

This is a hit throw and follow exercise. One player by each post and one deep fielder. The rest of the players stand behind the line waiting their turn to bat. One player starts the practice by hitting the ball towards the deep fielder. The deep fielder has to catch or gather the ball and throw the ball to the nearest post player who has to touch the post with the ball after which the post player throws the ball back to the next player in the batting square. Rotation the player that hit the ball runs anywhere into the field to be the next target. the previous fielder has to run to the post they threw the ball to and the post player goes to the back of the line of waiting players.

Ground Fielding

Running to the post

Organise a group as shown in the diagram. On the coach's command of "Yes" the batsman (white player) runs up and down between the 2 posts. At the same time players in team B (blue players) throw and catch the ball to each other. As the batsman completes their 2nd run the next batsman sets off. Count the total number of catches made when the last better completes their final run.

Ground Fielding

Catch the ball Throwing & Catc...

Ask the players to spread themselves and have 1 ball for the players to throw or roll the ball to each other. The player in the middle has to try and catch the player in possession of the ball. or get to the ball before a player does if it is badly thrown.

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Catching the high ball Skills ...

in pairs lob throwing the ball at each other for the other player to practice catch the high ball.

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Pick up static ball Ground Fie...

Pick up a static ball and running posts Slow motion then full speed to illustrate coaching points

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pick up rolling ball Ground Fi...

In 3’s. 2 feeders and one worker. Feeder one feeds the ball by rolling it along the ground to land in-between the cones where the worker starts from. Worker picks up the ball and gives it in one movement back to the feeder. They then turn and receive the ball from feeder 2 who does the same. This drill can be used with a short pick up or an underarm catch and release. 19b Slow motion of 19

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Chase Ball Throwing & Catching...

2 Teams, 2 Balls. One of the teams starts throwing the ball to each other. The other team then throws the ball around to try and overtake the ball from team 1. This practice works best with about 4 - 5 players per team.

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Low catch Skills - Rounders Dr...

In pairs throwing the ball ow at each other to catch

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Rounders: Two Balls - 1 worker...

Set up the practice as shown.Two balls per group.Two fielders each have a ball and they take it in turns to throw the ball to the worker.When the worker catches the ball they throw the ball back to the same fielder that threw them that ball.

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Run around Race Throwing & Cat...

Simple throw and run race, from the starting cone to the finish cone (drill is ended when a player stumps the cone).Teams of 4 (or more) players stand in a line, with the first player with the ball in hand. On the coach's call the first player turns and throws the ball to the next player.Once the ball has been thrown this player runs to the back of the line, awaiting their next turn to catch and throw.The winning team is the first one to reach cone B.

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Catching the ball above waist ...

In pairs

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Short catching relay Ground Fi...

1) rolls ball out a short distance. 2) runs in, underarm flicks to 1) who catches ball. 1) puts ball down, runs back and tags 3) then 2) rolls ball out. Repeat process until all have had a go.

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Advanced catch ball rotation T...

The 2nd player in the line throws a high ball over the head of the 1st player, for them to run onto and catch close to the bowling square. Once they have caught the ball they should turn and throw to the fielding player at the 4th post. The 4th post player then throws the ball to the new 2nd player in the line who then repeats the exercise.

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Agility Ladders and Diving Cat...

Individual goes sideways through the ladders using arms and quick feet. Feeder feeds the ball to the crash mat for a diving catch.

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catching (2 ball 3 feeders) Gr...

In 4s 1 worker 2 balls. Worker (13) receives and releases a ball to feeder who doesn’t have a ball CP step into pass, keep eye on the ball. Feeders give the ball as soon as the worker has released it.

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3 ball round the clock Throwin...

Setup: 4 players stand in a diamond with 3 balls. A 5th player stands in the middle. To start the drill 1 of the outside players throw their ball to the player in the middle who has to return the ball the player who did not have a ball before the ball was thrown. The middle player then rotates to receive the next ball and the drill continues in this way.

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Technique picking up ball from...

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Reaction turn Throwing & Catch...

Set Up: 1 feeder, 1 worker, 1 rounders ball, cones. The feeder and worker stand opposite each other 4 metres apart. The Drill: Players work in twos and start with the working player facing away from the feeder. When the feeder calls the name of the worker they should turn quickly and catch the ball. Once caught they throw the ball back to the feeder and repeat.

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All the Way Across the field T...

Teams of 4 try and throw the ball across a pitch as quickly as possible, not missing any players out. The first team to throw the ball 10 times across the pitch is the winner.

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Throwng and Catching - conditi...

Divide your players into two equal teams, one team fields while the other team bats.The coach bowls the ball (underarm) to the batter who must catch the ball before then underarm throwing the ball into the field, instead of hitting the ball.If a batter drops the ball they can only run to first base.In order to get players out the batters can be stumped or caught out.

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Running on to High Catch Throw...

Player 2 throws the ball straight-up and player 1 has to run in and catch it before returning the ball back to player 2. Player 1 continues to run around the cone before running back to receive another high feed from player 2. On catching the ball player 1 takes up 2s original position before the next person in the queue starts.

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gathering the bounce ball rela...

in groups of 4 with one ball. One player is the feeder and throws a bounce ball to the line of players for the front player to come and meet the ball and try to catch it after the bounce. This player then throws the ball back to the feeder and goes to the back of the line.

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Landing position for diving ca...

Players set them selves to catch the ball. When the ball is thrown wide above the mat the player turn dive and catch the ball.

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Catching into the body Skills ...

in pairs throwing the ball straight at each other.

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Throwing Rounders Conditioned ...

Split your players into two teams. The fielding side will need a bowler, a back stop and a player on first base. The rest of the fielders can stand where they like.This game start with a bowl to the hands of the first <em>batting </em>player. The batting player should stand with open hands and catch the ball before throwing it into the fielding area.After throwing the ball out the batting player runs around as many bases as they can.Rules:Players score a point for their team for every complete run they make. Players can be caught or run out in the normal manner.Each player has two goes each before the teams swap around.

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Catching the high ball relay T...

In groups of 4 with one ball. One player throws the ball up for the front player in the line to come forward and catch the high ball. After catching the ball the player throws the ball back to the initial thrower and goes to the back of the line of players catching the ball.

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Bobbler catching - Working in ...

Players stand about five meters apart with one ball between them.Players throw the ball to one another using the underarm throwing technique (step onto opposite foot. Thrower's palm should point at their partner).<br /><br />The player with the ball throws the ball overarm at the floor, about half way betweem them and their partner. The other player must react to the bounce/bobble and catch the ball.

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Over Head Catch Skills - Round...

In pairs throwing the ball to each other. Each player should try to throw the ball over the head and beyond their partner each time.

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Catching a High Ball Throwing ...

Set Up: Groups of 3 players. with 2 balls Player A and B 10-15m apart and player C stands in the centre between 2 cones. <hr /> The Drill: Player A throws a high ball to the cone opposite them. Player C moves towards the ball, sets themself, catches the ball, and throws back to player A. Player C then turns and repeats the drill from fielder B. Player C to work for 30 seconds then rotate i.e A to C, C to B, and B to A.

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Catching a ball below the wais...

In pairs

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catch the ball ANSWERS
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What are the essential coaching points required to?

What are the essential coaching points required to catch a ball if you were in deep field?

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Is a catch following a deflection considered 'out'?

If a fielder deflects a hit ball that is then caught by another fielder without it touching the ground, is this classed as out?

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I WORK WITH KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. I HAVE A QUESTION

A YOUNG BOY I WORK WITH HAS CP. THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS BODY IS AFFECTED. I HAVE ALWAYS ENCOURAGED THE KIDS TO USE HIS STRONGER SIDE TO CATCH AND THROW THE BALL. IS THIS HOW YOU WOULD TEACH THE KIDS AND IF NOT WHY AND HOW SHALL I PROCEED? THANK YOU

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