-as the coach toss the ball, make sure the batsman strike towards the off side and the ball must always on the ground. dont hit too hard and just play single.
-the first fielders intercept the ball and strike it towards the bowler side. better if the fielders can dive with the underarm throw.
-the fielders must quick during this phase to try to make run our towards the batsman.
-as the size of the ground is small, batsman sometimes need to dive into the crease to stay alive.
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