Hi all,

I hope that everyone is continuing to have fun attempting the daily challenges being set by the coaches. I am setting the next two day challenges together as they are very closely linked on catch reaction, require the same equipment and have the same coaching tips. Good luck with both !

The Coaches Challenge for Tuesday is as follows :-

Challenge 12 – Close Catching Rebounds

Equipment: 1 ball, a wall & someone to deliver the ball

Activity (click here for the demo):

i ) The first challenge is close catching rebounds this will test both your reactions and close catching technique. Like in the demo the catcher faces the wall. Start with a under arm throw from behind the catcher onto the wall and the catcher tries to catch the rebound without the ball hitting the ground. See how many you get out of 20 throws

The Coaches Challenge for Wednesday is as follows :-

Challenge 13 – Spin Catching

Equipment: 1 ball, a wall & someone to deliver the ball

Activity (click here for the demo):

i) This challenge is spin catching which will again test both reactions and close catching technique. As in the demo the catcher faces the thrower and spins around 180 degrees when the ball is released underarm against the wall and tries to catch the rebound off the wall without the ball hitting the ground. See how many you get out of 20 throws

Have as many goes as you like on both challenges your score must be out of 20 consecutive throws

Coaches Tips:

a) For the first challenge, have your feet shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent and both hands ready to catch the ball. If you trust your catching and reactions especially when the ball is going sharply to one direction, catch with one hand
b) to maximise your chances of catching the ball have your hands together making a big target area and having your fingers pointing down.

You have 2 days to complete the challenges please email me by 7pm on Wednesday 13 May with the following: –

a) Child’s name,
b) Challenge 12 close catching rebound number of catches out of 20
c) Challenge 13 spin catching number of catches out of 20

Bonus points will be awarded to the individual(s) for the most hits.

Please let me know if you have any queries.

Many thanks and stay safe.

Carl & the coaching team

07397761268