In some parts of rural India hares are caught in a similarish fashion.
When a hare is spotted in or near a hedge, two blokes start circling it, whilst talking to each other loudly. Eye contact is never made.
The circle gradually closes and when the hare is within a few feet, it is hit with a staff or stone.
BTW, they don't wait to spot the hare but actually track it to where it is.
Rustam