players stand with their left foot in line with offstump. the feeder then feeds the ball with it bounceing once before it reaches the stumps. following the the player then catches the ball and returns it to the feeder.
Fingers facing down towards the ground Head over the ball Eyes watch the ball all the way into the hands Hands together to increase catching surface Light on feet to be able to move quickly
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