Gafferbook
Practise at home ยท U7 to adult

Keeper wall catches

Throw against a wall and catch the return in the W shape (above the waist) or a basket (below). The keeper's daily routine.

U7 to adultAges
1 (or with a parent)Players
5 x 5 mArea
2 to 5 minsTime

Your assistant coach: turn this drill into a full session, plan the weeks around it and tell me how it went.

โž• Put it in tonight's session๐Ÿ—“ Build my season around itโœ๏ธ Make my own version

Set-up

  • Find a solid wall or a rebounder, with space in front.
  • Clear the space of anything breakable, and have an adult nearby for younger players.

Equipment: A ball (size 3 or 4 is easier) and a wall

How it works

  1. Stand 2 to 3 metres from the wall.
  2. Throw and catch with hands in a W for chest-height balls.
  3. Throw lower and scoop with a basket catch.

Coaching points

  • Ready position: on your toes, hands ready.
  • Watch the ball into your hands.
  • Bring it into your chest.

Three levels

  • Easy: 15 catches
  • Harder: 25 catches
  • Hardest: 40 catches, mixed heights

Remember: Ready, W, into the chest

Good for these positions

Goalkeeper

Make it easier

  • Stand closer and throw gently.

Make it harder

  • Throw at different heights and sides; move your feet first.

AttackersDefendersKeeper / neutral- - โ†’ Passโ†’ Runใ€ฐโ†’ Dribble

Questions about this drill?

Free AI coaching help from Gafferbook. Ask anything about coaching your team.

More practise at home drills

Toe taps

Tap the top of the ball with alternate feet, light and quick, staying on your toes. The classic ball mastery warm-up.

See the drill โ†’

Sole rolls

Roll the ball across your body with the sole of one foot, then back with the other. Builds close control for tight spaces.

See the drill โ†’

Inside-outside touches

Push the ball with the inside of one foot, then the outside of the same foot, moving it side to side. Great for dribbling and changing direction.

See the drill โ†’

V pull-backs

Pull the ball back with your sole and push it away at an angle with the inside of the same foot, making a V. A move that beats a defender in a tight space.

See the drill โ†’

Two-cone turns

Dribble between two markers and turn at each one with a different turn. Practises the turns players need in games.

See the drill โ†’

Slalom dribble

Weave through a line of markers using small touches with both feet, then sprint back. Close control at speed.

See the drill โ†’