Youth Football – Catching Triangle

When [tag]coaching[/tag] [tag]youth football[/tag], try this [tag]drill[/tag] called catching triangle.   This is the basic way for kids to learn to catch a ball.

What you need – pair up, or put players in groups of three to throw the ball back and forth.

How this drill works – Passes should be caught with fingers outstretched and palms out, with the index fingers and thumbs nearly meeting to create a triangle window.   Once caught, the ball should be brought down and secured to the body.

Result – Kids will have the [tag]football[/tag]  basics for catching the ball.