Game version
Catch-and-call: a partner throws and calls a color or number, and you say it as you catch. The pair counts catches, then swaps.
Bad Ball Catches
Practice catching passes that are low, wide or behind you, because not every throw is perfect.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Your partner throws from 7 yards, on purpose a little off target.
Core: Medium. Beat your own best of catches out of 10.
- Ages
- 11 and up
- Time
- 10 min
- Players
- You and a partner
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Flag football, partner
- Level · skill
- Developing · Catching
The steps
How it works
- Your partner throws from 7 yards, on purpose a little off target.
- Move your feet first, then reach with both hands.
- Bring the ball in tight after the catch.
- Make 20 catches.
Coaching point
Feet first, then hands.
Safety: Use a soft or youth-size ball to start, and keep your eyes on it so it never hits your face.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (soft toss), Core (medium), More (on the move). Beat your own best of catches out of 10.
Story
You are a receiver making the big play.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own best of catches out of 10. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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