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Organisation: Divide the group into 2 equal teams and organixe as shown in the diagram.
The ball is rolled underarm towards the opposition's goal. 1 point is scored each time the ball passes between the cones and strikes the wall behind the goal. If sufficient space is available overarm throws (bounced) may be used.

Equipment: 1 ball, and 4 marker cones.

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Two Handed interception + Backing up:

Player 1 starts on the cone with the ball and rolls the ball out for player 2 to run in and intercept the ball with two hands.

Once player 1 has rolled the ball out to player 2 they then have to run behind the stumps to field the throw.

After throwing the ball behind the stumps player 2 then stands on the cone, receives the ball back from player 1 and the drill can start again.

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Two Handed Interception and throw | Ground fielding and throwing

Two Handed Interception and throw:


(1) runs in picks up ball throws over arm over top of stumps. Stops the rebound off the wall and then puts the ball down on spot, and then (2) goes. The first team to complete a whole cycle wins.

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Target throwing:

Working in pairs with one ball per pair players throw the ball back and forth to each other.

The object of the exercise is to hit the cone positioned between each pair using an overarm throw.

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Two Handed Interception and Throw.:

4 to 8 players per group.

Player 1 rolls the ball out, while player two meets the ball and throws it to the passer who is now stood behind the stumps.

Player 2 now runs to player 1's original starting place and repeats the drill with the next player in the line.

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