Activity
Catch It Challenge
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Cricket
Technique: Catching
Class: Class 4
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Cricket
Technique: Catching
Class: Class 5
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Cricket
Technique: Catching
Class: Class 6
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Cricket
Technique: Catching
Class: Class 7
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Cricket
Technique: Catching
Class: Class 8
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Cricket
Technique: Catching
Class: Class 9
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Cricket
Technique: Catching
Class: Class 10
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Cricket
Technique: Catching
Class: Class 11
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Cricket
Technique: Catching
Class: Class 12
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Cricket
Technique: Catching
Catch It Challenge
Learning Outcomes
Improve hand–eye coordination for catching
Develop soft hands and proper catching technique
Enhance reaction time and judgement of the ball’s flight
Build confidence catching balls at different heights
Practise teamwork and communication (if done in pairs/groups)
Description Of Activity
Students stand in pairs or individually in a safe space.
Teacher demonstrates basic catching cues:
Eyes on the ball
Reach hands toward the ball
Form a cup with both hands
Absorb the impact by bringing hands toward the body
Students throw the ball up themselves (or a partner tosses) and try to catch it cleanly.
Repeat multiple attempts, focusing on technique and control.
Variations
High Toss / Low Toss
One-Hand Catching (right then left)
Partner Challenge: Toss to each other with increasing distance
Move & Catch: Walk or jog lightly before tossing
Timed Challenge: How many catches in 30 seconds without dropping?
Equipment/Material Required
Soft cricket balls / tennis balls
Cones (optional for spacing)