Your next practice starts here.

Set up: Use comfortable partner distances, with at least five yards between separate passing lanes. Mark a waiting area clear of throws.

Equipment: One soft football per pair; flat markers

Rotation: Use pairs for 12 players with a ball per pair only where lanes are separated. Otherwise share a lane and rotate; an extra player watches and then swaps in.

1. 0–4 min

   Set up, demonstrate, rehearse slowly

   • Check the surface, clear space, and equipment. Explain the stop cue and walk through where active and waiting players go. For ages 9–12, demonstrate one cue, then check control before changing the task.
   • Demonstrate ready, catch, secure, then let players rehearse slowly. This time includes setup and the first easy turns.
2. 4–12 min

   Ready, catch, secure

   • Receiver shows a visible target and says ready. Passer gives a soft, catchable throw.
   • Receiver follows the ball, catches away from the body when practical, and secures it before turning.
   • Swap passer and receiver after five turns. On a miss, everyone stops before retrieving the ball.
3. 12–14 min

   Water and one coach check

   • Stop the activity, make the ball or practice zone safe, and take water.
   • Ask what helped the last turn go well. Demonstrate one correction before restarting.
4. 14–26 min

   Secure catch check

   • Repeat the same stationary partner activity. Receiver names ready, catches, and shows a secure finish before returning the ball.
   • Work in short sets of five, then pause for one coach correction and swap roles. Count controlled catches together.
   • Keep throws soft and distances comfortable. No defender, tackle, rushed throw, or contested catch is part of this round.
   • Use short sets with feedback, rest, and role changes throughout this block. The clock includes those pauses; it is not continuous exercise.
5. 26–30 min

   Finish and name the next step

   • Stop the activity and collect equipment after all lanes are clear.
   • Ask players to name the cue they used. Coach notes one skill to revisit next practice.

Noncontact catching practice for flag or tackle teams. Stop all nearby throws before anyone retrieves a miss.

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