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Wall catch pairs: take turns throwing and catching the rebound. Each pair keeps a run of catches.
Wall Rebound Catch
Throw a ball at a wall and catch it on the rebound with one hand, then the other.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Core: Medium. Beat your own best run.
- Ages
- 10 to 14
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Bouncy ball, wall
- Level · skill
- Developing · Stroke Technique
The steps
How it works
- Stand 3 yards from a wall.
- Throw underarm and catch with two hands 10 times.
- Switch to one-hand catches with each hand.
- Count clean catches out of 20.
Coaching point
Soft hands, give with the ball.
Safety: Throw only into clear space or a solid wall, with nobody in the way. Use a soft or light ball.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (close), Core (medium), More (one hand). Beat your own best run.
Story
You are a magician catching coins from the wall.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own best run. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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