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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