
Class is split into 4 teams. in the middle of the pitch will be a hoop filled with balls. Players must take it in turns to run out collect and ball and throw it at the wickets. If the player hits the wickets the team get to keep that ball. If the player misses the wickets they must take the ball back to the hoop. The team to have the most balls at the end of the time frame is the winner. This is a relay race so only one player can go and collect the ball at a time.
Type of throw Aiming arm (Non throwing arm) pointed at the target. Player next in line behind the wickets must work as a wicket keeper.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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