Aim
For players to watch the ball closely and nominate color before catching
Equipment Required
2 balls between pairs each of different colors.
Activity Description
- Group players into pairs, with each having two balls between them of different colours
- 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 2’s 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
Grade Level Progression
- Introduce another different colour ball
- Decrease the distance between players
- Have players do the drill without their backs turned