Set up a grid as big or small as you like (smaller for footwork and alrger for fitness) Cones should be different colours Player catches the ball in the middle to start, then you call a colour Player touches that colour and returns to the middle They receive a catch again and repeat You can do 4-20 catches, depending on the experience of the player
Quick and sharp steps Watch the ball closely, especially as they get tired Long catch area and bend elbows to give with the ball
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