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Aim for players: to get 10 wickets by either direct throw on stump or catching.
Aim for coach: to score the set amount of runs.

Coach and players decide in advance how many runs the coach needs to get. Lower the number the easier it is to score and harder for players to defend. Players throw ball at the stump. Other players back up throw. Coach can play shots to try and find gaps. If ball goes through or over fielders coach allocates a number of runs scored off that shot. Coach needs to try and aim for gaps to reinforce the idea of covering all areas. Also aim over the top if fielders get too close. To ensure it is competitive allow a few free throws at the stump and give catches. Try to make sure there is no time taken over lining up a throw (like in a game situation). Always praise good fielding and backing up, not just throws but backing up other fielders.

Coach wins if gets to score before loss of 10 wickets. Fielders win if they get all 10 wickets. Next game try to bargain a harder/easier score.

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