
Activity Planner
Catching & Passing - Roll Partner Pick Up
Hurling / Football — Ball Sense
This exercise to develop catching & passing skills introduces a partner
Organisation
- The players work in pairs approximately 5 metres apart
- Roll the ball to your partner using two hands
- The partner allows the ball to roll up their hands to take possession
- Progress to roll the ball using a one-handed underhand throw
- The receiver may catch the ball with both hands
Key Points
- Ensure the players have enough room to perform the exercise safely
- Place one foot alongside the ball; bend the back and place the hands on the ground facing up to receive the ball
Equipment
- An inventory of equipment to support Have a Ball exercises is available in the Resources section