Aim: To establish a culture of walking in with the bowler and being aware of fielding responsibilties
SubAim: To encourage loud calls from responsible batter.
1 parent to be Umpire and be responsible for batters and bowler/1 parent to help fielders.
2 batters padded up/ 1 wicky padded up/1 bowler/4 fielders at fine leg, cover, mid wicket, square leg 15m away
8 cones/ 4 where fielders start and 4 where fielders finish
Bowler runs in and fielders walk in
batters call the runs/ field return to wicky or bowler
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