• Face sideways with your shoulder pointing towards the target.
  • Hold the ball in front of your body with left hand, right hand held back.
  • Body weight should be on the back foot.
  • Keep low.

    • Stage two

    • Throw the ball gently into the air (about 6 inches) with the palm of your hand.
    • As the ball begins to drop, hold a forward stance and strike the ball flat with a fast arm in the middle of the ball.
    • Transfer body weight from back to front foot.

    Stage three

    • Follow through with the bat pointing towards the intended target.
    • Return back to ready position for the next shot.
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