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Catching the thrown high ball (u10)

Introduce high-ball catching without traffic or demanding jumps — the aerial game was at zero in this band, and it starts with a safe catch before any contest.

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Load

minutes
8
Intensity
Low
Sets and reps
2 × 6

Microcycle days it fits

MD-4, MD-3

Each bar’s height is that day’s dive ceiling.

Setup

Goalkeepers
1
server
1
outfield player
0

Space: 8 × 6 m

Equipment: Balls

The coach serves and manages the breaks.

1 steps

The server throws the ball high and soft for the goalkeeper to catch two-handed above the head, first stationary, then stepping to attack the ball.

Exercise sequence

Coaching points

  • Hands form a W behind the ball, thumbs close — the ball never slips between the hands.
  • Catch at the highest point reachable, not waiting for the ball to drop.
  • Bring the ball to the chest after securing it, to protect it.
  • At this age no jumping over opponents is asked — a clean, confident catch is.

Progressions

  1. Take a step to attack the ball.
  2. Throw slightly to the side, forcing a foot adjustment.

Regressions

  1. Lower the throw height.
  2. Catch the ball stationary, to the chest.

Sources · 2

  1. Curriculum«Lifetime Development of a Goalkeeper», US Youth Soccer
  2. BookAndy Elleray, «Goalkeeping in Football»