Keeper Bowler & Backing Up
Player at A, B or C starts on rear cone and starts walking in (Between 2 cones) Coach hits the ball out toward either player and calls "Keeper" or "Bowler". Player fields ball cleanly and throws at designated end for run out. Corresponding Player at the backup cone D or E runs around and backs up. Thrower replaces backup player and vice versa
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