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Soft Hands & Giving With the Ball

Boys · Vol 1 · Session 6 Beginner Catching 60 min U8U10U12 Discover FUNdamentals View girls version →

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Equipment

Sticksballswall orpartnershelmets (certified) + chin strapsglovesshoulder pads (NOCSAE-certified) — required for field playersarm pads — required for field players

🧬 Development profile

TRAINABILITY FOCUS skillcoordination
FUN FACTORS (FUN MAPS) Learning and improvingPositive coaching
GROUP SIZE 6–24 players

🧩 Key drills

Bad-Pass Fielding (Off-Target Catches)

Intermediate 8 min Pairs Recover errant passes

🔒 Full description is part of the complete catalog.

Catch-and-Cradle Cone Circuit

Beginner 8 min Pairs Catch then secure on the move

🔒 Full description is part of the complete catalog.

Catch-and-Release Quick Hands

Intermediate 8 min Pairs Catch → pass without cradling

🔒 Full description is part of the complete catalog.

Cross-Body Catching

Intermediate 7 min Pairs Receive on opposite side

🔒 Full description is part of the complete catalog.

Girls' Wall Ball Catching Routine

Beginner 10 min Individual Solo catch reps, both hands

🔒 Full description is part of the complete catalog.

High/Low Catch Progression

Beginner 8 min Pairs Adjust stick to ball height

🔒 Full description is part of the complete catalog.

Off-Stick-Side Catch and Roll

Intermediate 8 min Pairs Catch, protect, turn upfield

🔒 Full description is part of the complete catalog.

One-Handed Catching

Advanced 7 min Pairs / Individual Stick-head feel

🔒 Full description is part of the complete catalog.

Soft Hands Partner Toss

Beginner 6 min Pairs Give with the ball

🔒 Full description is part of the complete catalog.

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