Catching Drill designed to test individual fielding reactions
Player stands in the circle with 3-8 players around. The players on the outside take turns throwing the ball into the circle for the player to catch. The players on the outside need to make sure the middle player is being worked and is using his feet to get to the ball. If he dives he has to react sharply to get up and get the next catch
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