CHEST CATCH

Key Points

• Adopt the ready position.
• Hold the Hurley in the non-dominant hand, using a shortened grip if necessary.
• Release the non-dominant hand from the Hurley and hold it in a cupped position.
• As the ball approaches, move to receive it between the chest and cupped hand.
• Relax the chest on impact to cushion the ball into a secure position.
• Hold the Hurley in front of and across the body for protection.

Technical Drills

Drill 1: Basic - Toss and Catch

• This is a basic drill to practice the chest Catch Technique.
• Divide the players into pairs, one ball per pair.
• Player A throws the ball head high to catch on the way down using the chest catch.
• Player B counts the number of successful chest-catches completed in 30 seconds.
• Reverse the roles and repeat the drill.
•  This drill can also be done against a wall.
• The player throws the ball under arm against the wall and chest catches the rebound.