Roll lift and catch

1.     Adopt ready position.

2.     Change to lifting position.

3.     Place the left foot along side the ball and bend the knees and back to bring the head down over the ball.

4.     Place hurl firmly on the ball, roll quickly towards the body and slide toe of hurl under the ball to rise it. As it rises, release the weaker hand from the hurl in cupped position, allowing the ball to fall into it.

5.     Pupils practise this with:(1).an imaginary ball.(2)real ball.

Points to note

·        Pupil has problem with co-ordination, ie: weaker hand doesn’t t leave hurl in time to catch ball .Try the following.

·        Hold hurl short and if successful gradually lengthen grip.

·        Go on knees hold hurl short, roll lift and catch. Return to standing position when this is mastered.

Practise skill.

Roll lift the ball ten times into the hand successfully.

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