Catching a ball overhead (Shielding hand)

  

 

 
 

1.     Demonstrate catching position. The open (cupped) hand is facing the oncoming ball.

2.     Adopt ready position.

3.     Raise the hurl in this position above head by extending both hands as far as possible.

4.     Release weaker hand from the hurl and position it in the catch position

5.     Pupils catch an imaginary ball using fingers and thumb to close in around the ball.

6.     Revise above but with the catching hand behind the hurl. The hurl  acts as a shield to the catching hand.

Points to note

If unsuccessful:

·        Move closer to partner.

·        Concentrate on catching at about head level.

·        Do not grab at the ball.

·        Relax hand on impact with ball.

 

Practise skill:

Stand 3m.from a wall or from a partner. Partner palms the ball or it rebounds when struck against the wall to pass overhead. Attempt to catch the ball 5 times successfully.

 

 

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