Activity
Call to Receive
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Receving
Class: Class 4
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Receving
Class: Class 5
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Receving
Class: Class 6
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Receving
Class: Class 7
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Receving
Class: Class 8
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Receving
Class: Class 9
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Receving
Class: Class 10
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Receving
Class: Class 11
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Receving
Class: Class 12
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Receving
Call to Receive
Learning Outcomes
Improve receiving (trapping) skills using inside of the foot
Develop communication by calling for the ball
Enhance first-touch control and ball awareness
Build coordination, timing, and positioning
Practise teamwork, spacing, and quick decision-making
Description Of Activity
Students work in pairs or small groups.
One player has the ball and the other player must call their name (Here! / Pass!) before receiving.
The passer rolls or passes the ball.
Receiver uses:
Inside of the foot to control
Soft first touch
Eyes on the ball, body facing the pass
Switch roles after a few passes.
Emphasis is on communication + controlled receiving.
Variations
Students work in pairs or small groups.
One player has the ball and the other player must call their name (“Here!” / “Pass!”) before receiving.
The passer rolls or passes the ball.
Receiver uses:
Inside of the foot to control
Soft first touch
Eyes on the ball, body facing the pass
Switch roles after a few passes.
Emphasis is on communication + controlled receiving.
Coaching Tips
What part of the foot to use, inside / outside/laces Accuracy of the pass into the path of receiving player Communication, only pass to a player who is calling for the ball Weight of pass, not over hit or under hit.
Equipment/Material Required
Footballs (1 per pair or group)
Cones for spacing (optional)