Power hitting - players receive 12 balls from the machine. They are trying to hit over mid off/on as hard as they can. Coaches rate how many they hit cleanly and give score (1, 2 or 3) Placement batting - cones set up at cover, mid off and mid on. Players face 12 balls from machine and try to place the ball through the areas set out with PUGGS or markers. Coach marks how many get in target and gives a rating of 1, 2 or 3 Target bowling - spinners and quicks have a target area placed on a good length. Players bowl 10 balls and get marked on hitting the target. Coaches rank players 1, 2 or 3. Speed gun also used for pace of delivery.
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