Catch Variations - Multiple Reception Techniques

Instructions

1. 1Overhead catch: Hands above head, palms up, fingers spread
2. 2Chest catch: Hands at chest level, form pocket with thumbs in
3. 3Low catch: Hands below waist, pinkies together, field ground balls
4. 4One-handed catch: Arm extended, soft hands, cradle ball in palm
5. 5Eyes on ball throughout reception
6. 6Give with hands to absorb ball impact and control
7. 7Transition immediately to pass or shot position after catch

Coaching Points

• Reach toward the ball — never wait for it to come to you
• Give with the hands on impact to absorb pace; stiff hands cause the ball to bounce off
• Call the catch variation before the pass is thrown so receivers prepare the correct hand position
• Move feet to get behind the ball's line, then use hands — footwork first, hands second
• After every catch, snap immediately into the next action without a reset pause