Korfballexercise: catch the ball on time

Summary:

• Exercises focused on catching balls at the right moment when they bounce or roll.

Organisation:

• One ball per pair or trio.

Execution:

• Pairs:
  • a) Number 1 rolls the ball a few meters away. Number 2 must acquire the ball as quickly as possible, pick it up, and throw it back. Switch after 5 times.
  • b) Number 1 throws the ball with a small arc so that it bounces approximately 4 meters away. Number 2 tries to catch the ball as quickly as possible after the bounce.
  • c) Number 1 drops the ball from a height of 1.5 meters directly in front of number 2. Number 2 tries to catch the ball as quickly as possible after the bounce. Note: place your hand on the ball as soon as it rises.
• Trios:
  • d) The passer stands in the middle and rolls the ball a few meters away. The others may run as soon as the ball is released. Who catches the ball first? Switch after 3 times.
  • e) As in d, but now the passer throws the ball with a small arc so that it bounces approximately 4 meters away. Who catches the ball first?
  • f) As in e, but now from under a korf. The one who catches the ball first may make a turnaround shot.
  • g) As in b, but now with trios. Who reacts the fastest?