Teams of 3 of 4 line up behind stumps.
2 cones one approx 5m from stumps, with a ball beside it, one 20 yards away.
Player 1 runs ariund far cone, picks ball up at close cone and throws it underarm to player 2, who catches the ball, runs arounf far cone, stops at near cone and throws to player 3 for a catch.
Contnue until 5 catches have been completed, then sit down. frst team sitting down wins.
Progression:
10 catches before sitting down
Player running out places ball beside taget cone, picks it up on return before throwing to team mate.
winning team throwing cone moved further away, losing teams cone moved closer
underarm throw
Recieving player stands beside not behind stumps
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