Bowler / feeder to deliver 6 balls to batter as quickly as possible (but one at a time). Batter to hit balls to all parts of the field. Fielders are not allowed to move until last ball is delivered. As soon as last ball is hit, fielders to get all balls back to cones. Batter to run and see how many runs they can get before all balls returned. Rotate all players one position in clockwise direction.
Batters to make quick decisions about where to hit the balls to maximise runs. Fielders to consider when to throw (if all at once player at cones can field all the balls. Fielders should also back up or consider how they can collect the balls at the cones quicker (ie second player). Move cones to a different area of the field.
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