Two-Handed Pick Up Drill
Partner drill practicing the fundamental cricket fielding technique of two-handed ball collection
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About This Activity
Partner drill practicing the fundamental cricket fielding technique of two-handed ball collection
Quick Info
moderate
20
15m x 20m minimum for pairs practice
Equipment Required
Tennis Balls
1 per pair (15 for class of 30)
Cones or markers
20-30 for distance marking
Tennis balls or similar
1 per pair (15 total)
Distance markers/cones
15-20 for marking distances
Balls
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Cricket
Rounders
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Features
Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Throwing
Team Play
Catching
Agility
Coordination
Values
Teamwork
Discipline
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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