Wicketkeeper starts with the ball and rolls out the the fielder in the square leg position.
Square leg fielder picks up the ball and aims a throw at the ramp.
Fielder at point gets in line with the throw and catches/collects the ball from the throw and then releases a throw at the non-strikers end single stump.
Mid-on fielder backs up this throw and gives an underarm throw to the extra cover fielder who has moved im behind the non-strikers end stump.
Extra cover completes the drill by throwing the ball back into the wicketkeeper.
Coaching points
Throwing technique should be side on with front arm pointing towards the target.
The single stump throw from the point fielding position should be aimed at the base of the stumps.
Fielder backing-upin the mid-on position should be walking in ready to receive the throw.
The long-barrier should be used if the ball is bobbling around.
Progression
Can challenge the players to reach a set amount of points. Points can be given for a clean catch or pickup or when the single stump is hit.
Drill tags: ground fielding, catch, throw, backing-up, single stump
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