Cricket
Two-Man Relay Throw Speed
Fast, accurate relays that shave time off long boundary returns
12 min
6 x relay sequences from the boundary to the stumps
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward fast, accurate relays that shave time off long boundary returns.
Instructions
- 1Position a relay fielder roughly halfway between the boundary and the stumps.
- 2First fielder throws flat and hard to the relay man's chest height.
- 3Relay fielder catches and releases in one motion without resetting the feet fully.
- 4Time the sequence and try to beat your previous best each set.
What to focus on
Quick exchange with minimal wasted motion at the relay point.
Recommended reps
6 x relay sequences from the boundary to the stumps
Common mistake
Relay fielder stopping to reset before throwing, losing crucial time.