1. Line up in pairs and give each pair a red cricket ball (Apple) Yellow Tennis Ball (Lemon) and an orange golf ball (Orange) and get them to yell out loud what they are about to catch, e,g apple lemon or orange. Start off with 20 catches of red ball, then throw in yellow to have two going then orange to have three going.
Works on Mental side of the game Works hand eye cordination Helps lads talk
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