Rounders: Running on to High Catch

The ball is placed in the middle of the playing area. The first player (3) runs in, picks the ball up and does an under arm flick to the opposite player (1). The receiving player catches the ball and then runs back into the middle where they put the ball down again before joining the back of the opposite queue. As the player (1) joins he back of the line they tag the next player (4) and the drill continues.

For this practice the players need to be in groups of 4 / 5 with one ball. The players should throw the ball across to the other line and follow the ball to go to the back of the opposite line.

Players work in pairs, with a ball between two, both facing the same direction. The player at the back must throw a looping ball over their partner's head, aiming to throw the distance no further than 10 metres. Upon seeing the ball pass over them the fielding player must run out and try to catch the ball as quickly as possible. Once they have the ball in hand they should throw it back to their partner. Repeat 5 times then swap over.

Set Up: 4 players, cones, posts, hoops, rounders balls. The drill: The bowler (1) bowls the ball through the hoop. They must bowl from each back corner of the bowling box. The batter (4) holds the hoop at a variety of heights and angles. The backstop (2) takes the ball and throws it to the player on first post (3). The backstop then runs to the 4th post to receive the ball from player 3.

4 players 3 balls 1 worker 3 feeders. Feeder 1 throws the ball along the floor for the worker to barrier stop the ball and feed back. the next feeder then throws up a high ball for the worker to catch and return before the last player throws a straight ball into the body to be caught and returned. Next the start again at the beginning. swap after 3 times round.

In pairs 1 ball between them Set out the varying distances with lines of cones. These distances should vary according to the ability of the player. ( the above is a guide line) Players need to throw a different way depending on the distance the ball has to cover. This is a great practice to teach players what the purpose is of the varying ways of throwing the ball.