Stay in the 5 groups. Set up 2 cones 10-15 yards in front of batter, approx 8 yards apart (adjust width to adjust accuracy of shot required). 1 fielder feeds the ball gently underhand to batter, who hits the ball straight between the cones. Batter starts to score runs by running to & from either cone and stumps. Any fielder retrieves the ball, then toss a catch to all the other fielders to stop the batter running.
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A bowling change can dismantle a partnership, halt a run surge, or hand the match back to the batting side. This article explores how modern captains use match phases, matchup data, and rhythm signals to time their changes, with a practical framework coaches can use to develop tactical thinking in young captains at club and age-group level.
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