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Van Aswegen Drill

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DESCRIPTION

Drill designed to work 5-6 players at a high intensity.

COACHING POINTS

Trainer hits ball to fielder A who performs a ladder/hurdle skill before taking the line drive from the trainer.
Trainer then hits a ground ball to player B who anticipates the ball and turns to attempty a direct hit at the stumps.
Player C anticipate sthe throw and backs up. Once he stops the ball he throws into the trainer.
Player C then goes through the ladder/hurdle and takes a line drive at position D and returns the ball to the trainer.
The trainer then hits a high ball for player C to run and catch at position E.
Player returns ball back to coach for the round to restart.

Various catching and ground fielding techniques can be used.

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