Juggle, catch & settle

Individual spaces inside a 20 × 20 yard grid

Give each player a ball and at least two arm spans of space from others. Boundary cones are optional: agree clear existing lines or fixed ground landmarks and walk the limits together. Organize 8 players before starting. Give every player a clear movement route. Check every player can move without entering another group's route.

Players

4–12

Equipment

8 balls (1 per player)

Show drop-foot-catch: Drop from waist height, lift the foot only a few inches, touch the lower half of the ball upward, and catch with two hands. Invite players to copy it before adding another movement.

1. 0:45 · Show the entry action: Show drop-foot-catch: Drop from waist height, lift the foot only a few inches, touch the lower half of the ball upward, and catch with two hands. Invite players to copy it before adding another movement.
2. 2:11 · Drop and catch: Drop the ball, touch it once with the foot, and catch it. Use one simple action, generous space, and no elimination. Inside each timed phase, offer short repetitions and pauses whenever players need to reset.
3. 0:20 · Drink and reset: Offer a drink, demonstrate the next action briefly, and rotate partners or leaders if used. Take more time whenever needed and shorten play.
4. 2:11 · Add repeat touches: Progress to two touches or thigh-foot-catch at the player’s level. Stay within comfortable control; simplify if space or balance is lost.
5. 0:20 · Drink and reset: Offer a drink, demonstrate the next action briefly, and rotate partners or leaders if used. Take more time whenever needed and shorten play.
6. 2:13 · Settle and move away: Finish by settling the ball to the ground and dribbling into open space. Stay within comfortable control; simplify if space or balance is lost.