Players choose partners and line up opposite each other behind the ropes that have been laid out.
Starting by leaning back onto back foot with front foot off the ground, keeping a straight arm, players "catapult" the ball to their partner on the full.
Cues: Focus should be on a straight bowling arm (right for right arm bowler etc) and engaging the front arm (left arm for right arm bowler etc) to increase power output.
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