High Catch-Fun Game

This is a Fun game to develop the High Catch technique.

Organisation

• Mark out a grid approximately 30m x 20m
• Divide the players into two equal teams of 5 to 10 players
• Each player begins with 3 lives and is given a number or alternatively their names may be used.
• The player in possession kicks, fists or throws the ball up in the air and shouts a number or name.
• The player called has to catch the ball overhead while the other players scatter in all directions. 
• On catching the ball the player shouts ‘Freeze’ and all the other players must stand still.
• From a stationary position the catcher must attempt to hit another player with the ball by fist passing the ball at them
• If the player is hit that player loses a ‘life’
• If the player is missed or if the target player catches the ball the catcher loses a life
• The player who loses a life re-starts the game
• The game continues until one player has lost 3 lives.

Variation