This is an exercise to develop throwing and catching & passing skills

Organisation

  • In a kneeling position the players roll the ball against a wall stopping it on the way back 
  • Progress to roll the ball continuously without stopping it
  • Swing the ball from one side and then the other; a bowling type throw
  • Roll the ball around the body in a clockwise and anti-clockwise direction passing the ball from one hand to another
  • Perform the sequence on one knee and using one hand
  • Roll the ball around the body under the knee passing the ball from one hand to the other

Key Points

  • Progress from a two-handed technique to a one-handed bowling-type technique

Equipment

  • An inventory of equipment to support Have a Ball exercises is available in the Resources section