Introduce stumps - explain stumps
- now aim at smaller target
- focus on pitching to hit target
- progress to explanation of length; what length is more likely to hit target, which is least.
- add set of cones in front - good length/back of length
- players place hit cones on stumps
- first team to clear all cones.
If time and relevant introduce hurdle:
- can players bowl ball under hurdle to hit target
- explain yorker concept.
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