
Activity Planner
Catching & Passing - Piggy in the Middle
Hurling / Football — Ball Sense
This exercise to develop catching & passing skills challenges the players to work in a group
Organisation
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The players spread out around the playing area
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One player is designated the ‘piggy in the middle’
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The other players pass the ball around attempting to keep it away from the ‘piggy in the middle’
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If the ball is dropped or intercepted the player who missed the catch or attempted the pass becomes the new ‘piggy in the middle’
Key Points
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Ensure the players have enough room to perform the exercise safely
Equipment
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An inventory of equipment to support Have a Ball exercises is available in the Resources section