Swooping on the Ball

Fast-paced fielding drill developing one-handed pickup and return technique under time pressure

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Fast-paced fielding drill developing one-handed pickup and return technique under time pressure

Quick Info

high

15m x 15m per group

Equipment Required

Wickets/stumps

2-4 sets

Tennis Balls

6-8

Cricket Stumps

As needed

Suitable For

Year 5

Suitable Sports

Cricket

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required

Minimal Equipment

Competition

Non-Competitive

Skills

Throwing

Game Sense

Catching

Values

Teamwork

Cooperation

Respect

Features

Engaging

Fun

Challenging

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Teaching Focus

Direct Instruction

Skill Progression

Intensity

High Intensity

Space

Outdoor

Weather

All Weather