Catch and Turn Drill
Players receive a pass with their back to the goal, pivot, and make an immediate outlet pass to a third player. Warms up pivoting technique and spatial awareness needed for pivot and back court plays.
8 min
4-10 players
IntermediateHandballs, Cones
0.00s / 4.90s
Instructions
- 1Feeder passes forward into the Pivot's hands
- 2Pivot receives, turns, and delivers an outlet pass to the upper Target
- 3Pivot resets to starting position facing away from feeder
- 4Target returns ball to Feeder and the sequence restarts
- 5Pivot turns to the lower Target on the next rep to alternate sides
Coaching Points
- Pivot foot must stay grounded during the turn
- Decision on which target before catching
- Quick hands — no holding the ball
Common Mistakes
- Lifting the pivot foot during the turn, committing a travelling violation
- Turning before securing the catch, leading to fumbles
- Always turning to the same side instead of reading where the target is
- Holding the ball too long after the pivot instead of releasing immediately
- Targets standing still instead of offering movement to receive