Cross Catch

Aim/Focus:

• Attack the ball and catch it while moving in different directions

How to Play:

• Mark out a cross as shown with the cones 15m apart.
• A feeder stands at one point of the cross approximately 15m from the centre while the other player lines up directly opposite.
• Each player in turn moves to the middle marker of each of the side markers to perform the Reach Catch as the feeder passes the ball.
• Alternate between serving the ball above the head and at head height.
• Encourage players to attack the ball at pace.

Progression

• To increase the difficulty of the drill, each player is shadowed by a token opponent as they move to catch each pass.

Equipment

• Footballs
• Cones
• Stopwatch & Whistles