The person who is first will throw three balls into the field and then begin running around the field. Their aim is to get back to the start before the fielding players can field the balls into the bucket in the centre of the field. Work as a team and not individually. Throwing the ball is quicker than running with it. Communicate to allocate roles to each fielder.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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