5 mins:
2 x fielders protect the boundary in pairs. They must react to the direction of the ball, communicate and intercept the ball.
For this exercise, the coach rolls the ball at varying angles, distances and speeds towards the boundary. It is for the best placed fielder to intercept the ball and return to the coach.
Remind the fielders to makes controlled and decisive movements towards the ball. This requires watching the ball and move in the direction required. Communication is very important.
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