Passing and Catching Basics

Length: 45 min
Age group: Youth (7 to 10)
Level: Beginner
Contents: 9 drills

About this practice

For 7 to 10 year olds who are still learning to catch. Show a target, step into the pass, and pass to a spot the teammate can catch. It ends with no-dribble 3-on-3, and for beginners make it 4-on-3 so there is always an open teammate.

Competitiveness
Off-Ball Movement
Passing
Teamwork & Communication

The plan, step by step

Pick-Up Pass Challenge4 min
Partner Passing Warm-Up8 min
Closeout Passing7 min
Scheduled Water Break2 min
Passing Relay6 min
Give and Go Drill5 min
3-on-3 Scrimmage10 min
Three C's2 min
Team Chant or Cheer1 min

9 drills45 min of drills

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