In pairs have the group line up adjacent to a fielding net or a wall around 5/10 meters away. Whilst one of the pair bats the other will stand next to them away from their body and drop a tennis ball. The striker will strike the ball after the second bounce to replicate a full delivery. Displaying the correct technique for a front foot drive. Pairs to swap after 5 correct hits each. This is also a great opportunity to allow players to coach each other at the same time and try and work out flaws in their partners batting that may benefit theirs. The drill can be escalated with the feeder moving infront of the batter and bobble feeing the ball but the hitting area must be widened to the off side for safety.
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