Video: https://youtu.be/Azxim-xj60s Set-up: 2 players, soft ball/cricket ball, bat. Use full gear is a cricket ball is used. Drill: Batter will bounce a ball off the bat towards the wicket-keeper. Wicket keeper needs to take the catch and return the ball.
Wicket keeper in stance before the ball is deflected. Encourage sideways movement. Angle bat in different directions to make the ball move in different ways. Use a plastic bat and tennis ball if required.
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