There is a keeper and at least three slips needed. A throwing player or another coach. The coach who is shown as A will need to guide the ball to the slips and the keeper. This will test the palyers' abillity to communicate and catch. Trust between the slip cordon is vital here.
Keeper gets the main call The distance between the slips can't be to big. At least 1-1.5m apart. Try to hit the gaps. Do not make it to Easy for the cordon. You as the coach can decide the pace and height of the catch. Make them want to catch the ball.
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