Players split into 2 even groups with 1 being the keeper. Groups line up behind markers, about 15-20m away from a set of stumps. Coach (red) hits the ball out between both groups and players talk to each other to let each other know which one of them gets the ball. Ball is thrown back into the keeper.
Communication is important. Need lots of it.
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