Catching

Quick Hands

Instructions

• Partners 20 feet apart on their knees facing each other
• Partners keep knees on the ground and throw back and forth
• Receiving partner lets the ball get close to them before catching and pushing glove across face (don’t reach out for it)
• Throwing partner works on getting the ball back to the other partner quickly and under control
• Coach/partner says “GO!” to get the catchers to speed up (3 times)
• Partners throw back and forth to each other until each partner has had 10 repetitions

At a Glance
  • Duration 5 minutes
  • Players 1-2 players
  • Difficulty Intermediate
  • Age Range 6-18 years
  • Equipment Needed
    • Catcher’s gear
    • Gloves
    • Baseball