Hit Catch & Play | Patu, Hopu, Tākaro

Time
10 minutes
Skill focus
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Batting
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Catching
Complexity
Level 2
Group size
Small, Large & at Home
Playing in pairs, Smashies hit catches to their partner. Once the pair have made five continuous catches, the catcher takes a step back. It’s simple – hit, catch and play!
Setup, Equipment & Instructions
  • Smashie batter drops the ball and after it bounces hits it to their partner.
  • A point is scored if the ball is caught cleanly.
  • If the Smashie pair make 5 continuous catches, the catcher takes a step back.
  • Catcher furthest back after set number of hits wins.
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