Hit Catch & Play | Haukuru, Kapo, Tākaro
Time
10 minutes
Skill focus
Batting
Catching
Complexity
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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