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What you tell your players the drill is about
What you tell your players to do
What you get your players to do in the drill
Split the players into groups of three, with the groups moving around the drill area, throwing the ball up for each other to jump up and catch.
The catcher must keep his eyes on the ball, call for the catch and time the jump so he catches the ball in the air. The catcher then should land in a strong position, ready to take contact if necessary.
The catcher in each group calls for the ball and jumps up to catch it.
What to call out
Develop the drill
The catcher has to focus on the ball and not the oncoming defender.
Game situation
Two teams of three compete against each other, playing across the 22 metre area. One team kicks the ball high for the other team to receive, and follows up the kick as a defensive team.
The catching team has to secure the ball and support the catcher. They then counter attack against the oncoming defence.
Develop the game by allowing the teams to kick back if a counter attack is not on.
The support players communicate with the catcher and run back to support him.
What to think about
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