1. Adopt ready position and then progress to lifting position.

2. The hurl is extended overhead and the weaker hand slides down the handle of the hurl to meet the stronger hand at the top of the handle.

3. Note the position of the hands and thumbs.

4. With a wristy action allow the hurl to tilt slightly back overhead.

5. With the same wristy action bat the ball sharply with the bas of the hurl. Note: Eyes on ball, body positioned against the flight of the ball.

6. Pupils practise above sequence to bat an imaginary ball.

Points to note:

• Pupil fails to bat:
• Not positioning ball against flight of ball- further practise at blocking overhead.
• Trying to bat too far: bat more gently or hold hurl short.
• Eyes not fixed on ball.