Netball · Footwork · Passing

Catch and land

Juniors jog onto a gentle feed, catch with two hands, land and freeze like a statue before passing back.

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Time
8 min
Players
3–16
Age
U5–U9
Area
Third of a court
Equipment
4 size 4 netballs (size 3 for under-7s)4 cones

Setup

  1. Groups of three or four: one feeder, the rest in a line 8 m away.
  2. Put a catch cone halfway between the line and the feeder.

How it runs

  1. The first player jogs to the cone and calls for the ball.
  2. The feeder gives a soft chest pass; the player catches, lands and freezes for two seconds.
  3. They pass back to the feeder and jog to the back of the line.
  4. Swap the feeder every six goes.

Coaching points

  • Hands out early, fingers spread like a 'W' behind the ball.
  • Catch with two hands and pull the ball in to the chest.
  • Land on one or two feet, knees bent, and hold still like a statue.
  • Eyes on the ball all the way into the hands.

Common mistakes

  • Taking extra steps after the catch.
  • Catching with straight, stiff arms so the ball bounces off.
  • Snatching at the ball with one hand.

Say it: “Catch, land, statue!”

Make it harder

  • Jog faster onto the ball and land one foot then the other.
  • Feeder throws a little high or wide so players stretch to catch.

Make it easier

  • Walk to the cone instead of jogging.
  • Feeder hands or rolls the ball instead of passing.

Pairs well with

Reviewed by the Sportdify coaching team.