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All the Way Across the field

Teams of 4 try and throw the ball across a pitch as quickly as possible, not missing any players out. The first team to throw the ball 10 times across the pitch is the winner.

Throwing & Catching

Race against the team

Fielding team has 1 player by each post and back stop with one fielder standing in the field beyond the 1st post. ( you can vary each time) Player with a ball in the batter square has to throw the ball into the direction of the deep fielder. after which this player should try to run a a rounder ( to 4th post)all fielders should run to line up behind the fielder on 3rd post to relay the ball all the way down the line to try and beat the runner.

Conditioned games

Run Around

After the first player has thrown the ball to the player next to them, they have to run all the way around to try and get back to their starting position before the ball does.

Throwing & Catching

All the Way Across the field T...

Teams of 4 try and throw the ball across a pitch as quickly as possible, not missing any players out. The first team to throw the ball 10 times across the pitch is the winner.

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Run Around Throwing & Catching...

After the first player has thrown the ball to the player next to them, they have to run all the way around to try and get back to their starting position before the ball does.

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Round the clock Throwing & Cat...

5 players 4 balls. Player in the middle receives the ball from one of the players and returns it then turns to the next player and repeats this 3 times round all 4 players.

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Target throwing Throwing & Cat...

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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Under arm relay Throwing & Cat...

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.

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Agility Ladders and Diving Cat...

Individual goes sideways through the ladders using arms and quick feet. Feeder feeds the ball to the crash mat for a diving catch.

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Varying distance Throwing & Ca...

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.

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Bench Throwing & Catching - Ro...

In 2s Worker on the bench – Feeder sends the ball and worker has to send the ball back

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Set and Throw Throwing & Catch...

Set up a line of 3 balls 10 metres apart. Place a cone 10m from the first and last balls.Player A starts on the first cone and runs and picks up the first ball with 2 hands, assume the "set throw" position, and throws to player B on the other cone.Player B retreats 10m and puts the ball down.Repeat with the other 2 balls as above. Then your partner will throw back to you.Repeat the process.

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Bobbler catching - Working in ...

Players stand about five meters apart with one ball between them.Players throw the ball to one another using the underarm throwing technique (step onto opposite foot. Thrower's palm should point at their partner).<br /><br />The player with the ball throws the ball overarm at the floor, about half way betweem them and their partner. The other player must react to the bounce/bobble and catch the ball.

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Hand eye coordination Throwing...

Player with a ball each in a set area. Players have to throw the ball up for them selves and catch. Increasing the distance and height the ball is thrown each time.

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Catching drill Throwing & Catc...

<BR>Partners stand opposite each other and throw a ball back and forth, trying to see how many catches they can make in a given time (e.g. 1 minute).

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Catching the high ball relay T...

In groups of 4 with one ball. One player throws the ball up for the front player in the line to come forward and catch the high ball. After catching the ball the player throws the ball back to the initial thrower and goes to the back of the line of players catching the ball.

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Race against the team Conditio...

Fielding team has 1 player by each post and back stop with one fielder standing in the field beyond the 1st post. ( you can vary each time) Player with a ball in the batter square has to throw the ball into the direction of the deep fielder. after which this player should try to run a a rounder ( to 4th post)all fielders should run to line up behind the fielder on 3rd post to relay the ball all the way down the line to try and beat the runner.

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Advanced catch ball rotation T...

The 2nd player in the line throws a high ball over the head of the 1st player, for them to run onto and catch close to the bowling square. Once they have caught the ball they should turn and throw to the fielding player at the 4th post. The 4th post player then throws the ball to the new 2nd player in the line who then repeats the exercise.

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Chase Ball Throwing & Catching...

2 Teams, 2 Balls. One of the teams starts throwing the ball to each other. The other team then throws the ball around to try and overtake the ball from team 1. This practice works best with about 4 - 5 players per team.

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Catching a High Ball Throwing ...

Set Up: Groups of 3 players. with 2 balls Player A and B 10-15m apart and player C stands in the centre between 2 cones. <hr /> The Drill: Player A throws a high ball to the cone opposite them. Player C moves towards the ball, sets themself, catches the ball, and throws back to player A. Player C then turns and repeats the drill from fielder B. Player C to work for 30 seconds then rotate i.e A to C, C to B, and B to A.

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Team Juggle Throwing & Catchin...

Set up in teams of 6.Players stand diagonally opposite each other about 2 metres apart. The area that the players are working in should be approx 25 metres long.Player 1 has 3 balls (tennis or rounders), and passes them underarm one at a time to player 2 to catch, and so on.Once they have released all 3 balls they can then run on the outside of their line in time to receive a ball from player 6.The rest of the team do the same.The aim is to reach the end of the area without dropping a ball.Once they have reached the end of the area work back in the opposite direction.

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Bounce pass reaction catch Thr...

Players work in pairs for this exercise, with one ball between two. Players take it in turns to bounce pass the ball at each other for the other player to react to and catch, either one or two handed.

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Reaction turn Throwing & Catch...

Set Up: 1 feeder, 1 worker, 1 rounders ball, cones. The feeder and worker stand opposite each other 4 metres apart. The Drill: Players work in twos and start with the working player facing away from the feeder. When the feeder calls the name of the worker they should turn quickly and catch the ball. Once caught they throw the ball back to the feeder and repeat.

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3 ball round the clock Throwin...

Setup: 4 players stand in a diamond with 3 balls. A 5th player stands in the middle. To start the drill 1 of the outside players throw their ball to the player in the middle who has to return the ball the player who did not have a ball before the ball was thrown. The middle player then rotates to receive the next ball and the drill continues in this way.

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Duck and Catch - Reaction Dril...

Set up: Players work in group of 6 or 8 (there are 5 players in the video but this drill works better when in groups of 6 or 8). The drill: One player feeds whilst the other players run towards the feeder. The first player in line runs out and ducks underneath the ball. The next player then runs out and catches the ball. After ducking or catching players should continue to run towards the feeder and then to the back of the line (the player who makes the catch should throw the ball back to the feeder).

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Rounders Golf Throwing & Catch...

Players work in pairs and have 3 cones between them. They set up their own golf course with the cones.The aim is to help the players judge distances.Each player takes alternate turns to roll the ball to the 1st hole (cone 1). Each player counts how may rolls it takes to hit the cone.The player with the least number of rolls to hit all three cones is the winner.More holes (cones) can be introduced.

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Kick Ball Rounders Conditioned...

Set up: Pitch marked out in the same shape as a normal rounders pitch with cones 6m apart. Split players into two small teams (no more than 5v5). Use a size 4/5 size sponge/plastic ball Rules: The bowler throws the ball underarm with a bounce from the bowling box to the batting box. The batter can hit the ball with any part of their body. Once the batter has hit the ball they then run around the 4 bases. They can stop at any base. The fielders then field the ball into the bowler to stop the batter from running on. Gradually more rules are introduced once the principles of play have been learned.

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Varied catching Throwing & Cat...

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.

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Collect, Turn and Throw Skills...

Players take it in turns to run out to the rolling ball, bend down, pick it up and then turn and throw it back to their partner. When picking up the ball players should aim to put their non-throwing side foot on the outside of the ball. A right-hander would place their left foot to the outside of the ball. They would then bend down, twist as they stand up and then throw back.

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...where it will list and describe playing terminology such as shave, tackle-back, steal, forehand.

Ejaz Syed Coach, United States of America

To Score or not to score

If I am stood at first post when second post is tagged, the ball is then thrown somewhere else but miss fielded (not the bowler square) and I run on and get all the way around tagging fourth do I score?

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Alya Coach, United Arab Emirates

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