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Rounders: run to gather throw at 4th post

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This Drill is where the 2nd player in the line rolls the ball into the field for the 1st player in the line to gather and throw at the fielder at 4th post.

The 4th post player then throws the ball to the new 2nd player in the line whom repeats the exercise.

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Run out to gather the ball:

One player starts outside the square with the ball the next player this player rolls the ball for the next player to runs out and gathers to throw the ball for the next player After each go it is important that the players return to the square.

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Running to the post:

Organise a group as shown in the diagram.

On the coach's command of "Yes" the batsman (white player) runs up and down between the 2 posts.

At the same time players in team B (blue players) throw and catch the ball to each other.

As the batsman completes their 2nd run the next batsman sets off.

Count the total number of catches made when the last better completes their final run.

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Short catching relay:

1) rolls ball out a short distance. 2) runs in, underarm flicks to 1) who catches ball. 1) puts ball down, runs back and tags 3) then 2) rolls ball out. Repeat process until all have had a go.

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Run roll , gather and return ball relay:

The player at the front of the 2 players runs to the middle to collect the ball on the cone and roll it to the player on the opposite side.

This player collects the ball and runs to the middle to put the ball on the cone.

The next player then runs to collect the ball and rolls the ball for next player waiting.

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