<p>1. Batter hits ball square of wicket on the ground</p><p>2. Fielder at green cone dives, from knees, fields, then throws ball at bowler's end stumps - from knees or getting back to feet</p><p>3. If ball gets to back up (red cones), throw back to Feeder's mit</p><p>4. Repeat and change positioons each time</p><p>Extension:</p><p>- can also be done with catch</p>
<ul><li>Push off and roll with fielding</li><li>Try to keep head/eyes level</li><li>Get to knees or feet quickly and spot target</li></ul>
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