Pair Fielding Coordination Drill
Two fielders work together to retrieve and return a ball using communication and positioning skills
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Two fielders work together to retrieve and return a ball using communication and positioning skills
Quick Info
12 mins
moderate
18
30m x 20m minimum
Equipment Required
Soft cricket balls or tennis balls
6-10 (2 per group)
Cones for distance markers
12-15
Stumps or targets
6-10
Cricket Equipment
As needed
Cones
As needed
Goals
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Cricket
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Throwing
Positioning
Team Play
Catching
Coordination
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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