Movement skills/concepts

Passing to a stationary target, passing and catching a ball on the rebound, judging the flight path of the ball.

Set-up

• Large or small round balls.
• Open area next to a wall that is marked with a target. Pairs and groups of three.

Activity

In groups of three

Player 1 stands between the other two players, who have a ball each.

Player 2 passes the ball to Player 1, who turns and passes at the target (Player 2 collects the ball). Player 3 passes to Player 1, who turns and passes at the target (Player 3 collects the ball).

Change the player in the center after about five of these sequences.

In pairs

Players stand 1–2 meters from the wall. Player 1 passes against the wall, then Player 2 catches the ball and passes it back as fast as possible.

Challenge each other to complete as many passes as possible in a set time.

Can you see …?

• fingers spread behind the ball
• balanced position
• eyes on the ball

You could ask …

What can you do to pass as fast as you can? How will you have your hands to catch the ball?

Variations

Vary distance: Players stand closer to or further from the wall.