Encouraging junior batters to develop an off-side game. Only 1 fielder allowed in front of square on the off-side. An extra set of stumps is added as a 4/5/6 stump-line off-side target for the bowlers to try and hit. Try to pair-up left-handers (and move the extra set of stumps to their off-side channel). Everything bowled down leg-side is a no-ball + free hit. The off-side boundary (in front of square) can be 6/8 instead of 4/6.
Identify which deliveries we can play attacking shots to on the off-side.
Bowlers encouraged to bowl in 'the corridor' outside off - but explain why the field is not set for it.
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