Caman Get a Grip Manual

68 C H A P T E R 4 i S K I L L W O R K
Catching Drill 3
Triangular Drill
Three cones 3-4m apart in shape of triangle.
One player at each of the first two cones
and two players at the 3rd cone.
Player 1 throws ball underarm to
player 2 at face level or slightly
higher and follows ball to that cone.
Player 2 throws ball to player 3 and
follows ball to that cone. Player 3
throws ball to player 4 and follows
ball to that cone.
Slightly shortened hurley in
dominant hand.
Catches made with non-dominant hand.
After 1 minute drill executed in opposite direction.
(a) While players are executing their catches, coach endeavours to develop
‘coaching eye’ by carefully observing: Head – Hands – Hurley – Feet
(b) Coach attempts to give very basic feedback to players
Catching Drill 4
Diagonal Drill
Mark out a 4m by 4m square –
cone at each corner.
Equal number of players at each
cone.
Player 1 throws diagonally to
player 2 and goes behind player 3.
Player 3 throws diagonally to
player 4 and goes behind that
cone. Same formula for other
diagonal. Variations of this drill
include:
(a) One diagonal works alone
(b) Second diagonal works
alone
(c) Both diagonals work
simultaneously
(d) Slighly shortened hurley in dominant hand
(e) Catches made with non-dominant hand
Camogie Foundation Coaching Course