Aim: Practice catching the ball. Pupils form semi-circle behind a cone. Coach will randomly throw the ball to pupils.If pupil catches the ball they remain in their position. If the pupil drops the ball He/She must go to back of line while othe pupils move up a space.
Knees bent Feet Shoulder width apart Hands ready (Fingers together thumbs out) Eyes on the ball Catch bring the ball to chest
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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