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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

big circle

This is to improve players medium to long range throwing and catching. Rules are that the players making a mistake get the a letter from the word OUT. 3 mistakes means that the player is out.

Ground Fielding

Catching into the body

in pairs throwing the ball straight at each other.

Skills

Catching the high ball relay

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.

Throwing & Catching

Catching the high ball

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

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

Circle reactions game

Players stand in a circle with 1 or 2 balls (there are 2 in the video). They have to throw the ball to each other and every time one of them makes a mistake they have to drop down on one knee. On the second mistake they have to drop down onto both knees and with the third mistake they are out. Who will be the last player standing/ kneeling?

Ground Fielding

side throw

Players work in pairs, throwing and catching the ball between each other.

Skills

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.

Throwing & Catching

Varied catching

4 players 3 balls 1 worker 3 feeders. Feeder 1 throws the ball along the floor for the worker to barrier stop the ball and feed back. the next feeder then throws up a high ball for the worker to catch and return before the last player throws a straight ball into the body to be caught and returned. Next the start again at the beginning. swap after 3 times round.

Throwing & Catching

Catching drill Throwing & Catc...

<BR>Partners stand opposite each other and throw a ball back and forth, trying to see how many catches they can make in a given time (e.g. 1 minute).

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Under arm relay Throwing & Cat...

For this practice the players need to be in groups of 4 / 5 with one ball. The players should throw the ball across to the other line and follow the ball to go to the back of the opposite line.

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Target throwing Throwing & Cat...

Working in pairs with one ball per pair players throw the ball back and forth to each other. The object of the exercise is to hit the cone positioned between each pair using an overarm throw.

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Round the clock Throwing & Cat...

5 players 4 balls. Player in the middle receives the ball from one of the players and returns it then turns to the next player and repeats this 3 times round all 4 players.

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Hitting the Gaps Throwing & Ca...

Set up on a full sized rounders pitch or smaller if U10's or below.2 teams of 5 fielding v 5 batting (no bats required)The aim of the game is to develop the over arm throw and as a batter look for the gaps in the field.The bowler bowls the ball to the batter who catches it and throws it into the field.The fielding team field the ball in as normal with the batter running the posts.If a batter is caught out the whole team is out.

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Colours Square Throwing & Catc...

Set up in groups of 4. The worker (A) stands inside a 3x3m box. Each corner has a different colour cone. Other players include a feeder (player B), one post player (player D), and one runner (player C). The drill: The aim is to for player A to take a catch on the move, and produce a quick accurate throw to the post. Player D is in charge of the drill and they call out a colour of the cones. Player A uses quick feet to get around that cone. Player B can feed the ball at any point after the colour has been called. Player C can run to the post as soon as the ball has been fed. Player A completes the catch and throws the ball to player D to try and run out player C.

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Inside / Outside Throwing Thro...

Set up: Players in the middle (players 2 and 3) stand back to back and opposite their partners (players 1 and 4), about 5 metres apart, but they gradually move further away up to a distance of 9 metres (this is distance from bowler to batter). Player work in teams of 4. The Game: Player throw the ball back and forth and are listening to instructions from the coach. Players are not allowed to move with the ball and are throwing underarm to their partner's waist.

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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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Bench Throwing & Catching - Ro...

In 2s Worker on the bench – Feeder sends the ball and worker has to send the ball back

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Reflex Catching Throwing & Cat...

Get players into groups of 3. One player stands behind the other two players who have their back to them. On the command, <em>'Now'</em>, 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.

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Rounders Golf Throwing & Catch...

Players work in pairs and have 3 cones between them. They set up their own golf course with the cones.The aim is to help the players judge distances.Each player takes alternate turns to roll the ball to the 1st hole (cone 1). Each player counts how may rolls it takes to hit the cone.The player with the least number of rolls to hit all three cones is the winner.More holes (cones) can be introduced.

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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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Team Juggle Throwing & Catchin...

Set up in teams of 6.Players stand diagonally opposite each other about 2 metres apart. The area that the players are working in should be approx 25 metres long.Player 1 has 3 balls (tennis or rounders), and passes them underarm one at a time to player 2 to catch, and so on.Once they have released all 3 balls they can then run on the outside of their line in time to receive a ball from player 6.The rest of the team do the same.The aim is to reach the end of the area without dropping a ball.Once they have reached the end of the area work back in the opposite direction.

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Catching relay Throwing & Catc...

Player 1 rolls the ball out for 2 to run in and flicks the ball back to 1 who catches it and puts it down. Player 3 then rolls the ball out towards 1, who runs towards 3, flicks the ball at 3 who catches it and puts the ball down.On completing the throw you join the opposite queue. <br>Aim: First team to take 15 catches wins. If you drop one you go back to 0.

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Run Around Throwing & Catching...

After the first player has thrown the ball to the player next to them, they have to run all the way around to try and get back to their starting position before the ball does.

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Varied catching Throwing & Cat...

4 players 3 balls 1 worker 3 feeders. Feeder 1 throws the ball along the floor for the worker to barrier stop the ball and feed back. the next feeder then throws up a high ball for the worker to catch and return before the last player throws a straight ball into the body to be caught and returned. Next the start again at the beginning. swap after 3 times round.

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Communication in the Field Thr...

One player on post and another player on each side deep. The ball is fed in. <ul type=&quot;circle&quot;> If the ball goes to the middle then the middle player gets it. If it goes left the left player gets it If it goes right the right player gets it. The player with the ball rolls it back to the feeder. After a set amount of repetitions players rotates. <ul type=&quot;circle&quot;>

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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&rsquo;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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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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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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Under arm flick Throwing & Cat...

The ball is placed in the middle of the playing area. The first player (3) runs in, picks the ball up and does an under arm flick to the opposite player (1). The receiving player catches the ball and then runs back into the middle where they put the ball down again before joining the back of the opposite queue. As the player (1) joins he back of the line they tag the next player (4) and the drill continues.

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Hand eye coordination Throwing...

Player with a ball each in a set area. Players have to throw the ball up for them selves and catch. Increasing the distance and height the ball is thrown each time.

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Catching a ball below the wais...

In pairs

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Varying distance Throwing & Ca...

In pairs 1 ball between them Set out the varying distances with lines of cones. These distances should vary according to the ability of the player. ( the above is a guide line) Players need to throw a different way depending on the distance the ball has to cover. This is a great practice to teach players what the purpose is of the varying ways of throwing the ball.

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Set and Throw Throwing & Catch...

Set up a line of 3 balls 10 metres apart. Place a cone 10m from the first and last balls.Player A starts on the first cone and runs and picks up the first ball with 2 hands, assume the &quot;set throw&quot; position, and throws to player B on the other cone.Player B retreats 10m and puts the ball down.Repeat with the other 2 balls as above. Then your partner will throw back to you.Repeat the process.

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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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Rounders: Catching the high ba...

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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Catching the ball above waist ...

In pairs

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Focus On Specialist Fielding Positions - Back Stop

Develop a team that loves fielding! Produce the sharpest backstop around to really lump the pressure on the batter when they?re struggling to make first.

Developing Dynamic Fielders

Change your players preconceptions and get them excited about fielding with this week's fast paced session - developing catching, hand-eye coordination and throwing skills

Under Pressure Catching and Throwing

Your mission, if you wish to accept it, is to improve your players' catching under pressure. Skills covered in this session include catching on the run and throwing accuracy

Advanced Catching - Bobblers and High Balls

Can your players catch high balls and difficult bobblers? To improve their hand-eye coordination this week we give them some extra catching practice!

Speed play - Collect, Turn and Throw!

This week we're upping the speed of play - challenging your fielders to chase the ball down and return it to the posts as quickly as possible!

Backing up in the field - Avoid Fielding fumbles!

No more butterfingers! Don't leave it to chance - get your players to cover their team-mate's back and avoid gifting the other team easy runs through fielding fumbles!

Catching consistency! Skills and Games

Help your fielders to react quicker and catch some of the tougher balls that are hit/thrown in their direction with this week's fielding skills session!

Overarm Throwing - Distance and Accuracy Session!

Put more power in your throws! From warm up to final game (with a twist) this session aims to get your players throwing and fielding with greater accuracy!

Improving Throwing - Speed Fielding

Help your players throw over distance, work on their underarm bowling technique and consistently and confidently catch with both hands!

Fielding Fitness - Speed and Agility in the Field!

Not all fitness sessions have to be painful! Improve your players' fielding skills, working on their speed and agility in the field with this fielding-related fitness skills session!

Welcome Back Session - hand skills (catching and throwing)

Try this fun and relaxed session. Designed for all ages and abilities, this session will help you to start your rounders campaign on the right foot!

Overarm Throwing - Quick and Accurate Throwing

Your mission, if you wish to accept it, is to improve your players' overarm throwing to lump the pressure on the batters. Skills covered in this session include developing the technique, to throwing to a target before throwing to space and distance.

Teaching Players to deal with Bobblers and Bouncers

The quicker players gather the ball, the faster they can get the opposition out! Teach players to deal with awkward bouncers and fast-rolling balls in this catching confidence session

A guide to rounders tactics

An introductory guide to rounders tactics and how to use them to get the best from your team

Under Pressure Catching and Th...

Your mission, if you wish to accept it, is to improve your players' catching under pressure. Skills covered in this session include catching on the run and throwing accuracy
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What are the essential coaching points required to catch a ball if you were in deep field?

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Plan a session for 10-11 year olds (rounders)

I am trying to plan a session for 10-11 year olds in rounders. They are new to the sport. I want to make sure they learn skills as well as have progressions, any ideas? I am also struggling to fit it into the sessionplan template. Help x

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what is a crocodile catch in rounders

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