Activity
Running Catching Drill
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
Running Catching Drill
Learning Outcomes
Improve catching while running to the ball.
Enhance judgment of the ball’s trajectory and running speed.
Develop footwork and positioning skills when approaching high balls.
Description Of Activity
Players position themselves a short distance away from the coach, who throws a high ball to a specific spot.
The player must sprint to the spot and attempt to catch the ball while on the move.
Variations
Introduce varying distances and throw the ball at different angles to increase difficulty.
Add a competition element by timing players on how quickly they catch the ball.
Coaching Tips
Encourage players to position their hands above their head to catch high balls.
Remind them to focus on their footwork and keep their body aligned to catch the ball cleanly.
Emphasize soft hands to cushion the ball’s impact.
Equipment/Material Required
Cricket balls.
Cones to mark positions.
Stopwatch (optional).