Game version
Turn-and-catch: face away, hear “turn!”, spin and catch the toss. Swap and keep one pair total.
Keeper Turn and Catch
Turn, find the ball fast and get set to catch it.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth soccer coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Stand facing away from your partner, who is 5 steps away.
Core: Medium. Beat your own best out of 10.
- Ages
- 11 and up
- Time
- 10 min
- Players
- You and a partner
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Soccer ball, partner
- Level · skill
- Developing · Defending
The steps
How it works
- Stand facing away from your partner, who is 5 steps away.
- On "turn", spin round into your ready stance.
- Your partner tosses or rolls the ball as you turn; catch it.
- Do 15 turns, mixing low, middle and high balls.
Coaching point
Turn, set, eyes on the ball.
Safety: Practice falls on soft grass or a mat, start from your knees, and never dive at a player's feet without a coach.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (a slow toss), Core (medium), More (a surprise toss). Beat your own best out of 10.
Story
You are a spy who hears the signal, turns and catches the secret.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own best out of 10. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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