A match intensity drill to help improve keepers all round skills and concentration.
Player ideally work in groups of 3.
Batters must be experienced enough to be able to play and miss the ball well.
Coach may wish to do this to keep drill moving.
Progressions:
Players can use a cone to deflect the ball, replicating an edge, instead of a bat missing the ball completely to vary the drill.
Players can also try to stand left handed to replicate a left handed batter.
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