Activity

Colored ball Catching

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Technique: Fielding

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Technique: Fielding

Colored ball Catching

Learning Outcomes

For players to watch the ball closely and nominate color before catching

Description Of Activity

Group players into pairs, with each having two balls between them of different colors
The 2 players stand approximately 5m apart with player 1 having his back towards player 2.
Player 2 must throw one of the two balls underarm to player 1
On player 2s signal, player 1 must turn around and catch the ball, however before catching it, he or she must call out the color of the ball to their partner

Key Teaching Points: Check for the correct technique of throwing up the ball

Variations

Introduce another different color ball
Decrease the distance between players
Have players do the drill without their backs turned

Equipment/Material Required

2 balls between pairs each of different colors.