In pairs:
- players take turns to fee catch to partner who steps into catch from cone A to cone B.
- 10 turns each paid fire varying direction of throw to left/right/centre
- hands behind ball, head over hands,
- emphasis on late movement to get foot. body in right position.
- lengthen gap between cone A and B to stretch front leg.
Repeat 10 times each
Reemphise importance of body positioning
Now bring in bat to play straight forward defensive.drive
10 times each patrtner
Reflection on learning - late movement, head leads, hands/bat follow.
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