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Catching

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Prescription
5 × reps / side · 45 s restabout 8 min
Players
2 minimum
Equipment
Football, Blocking bag or shield

Catch the ball, then immediately evade for five yards against a bag placed on the ground. The catch is not the end of the play: the ball is secured, and the run continues before the defender arrives.

Key points

  • The ball is tucked under the arm before the first step in the evasion maneuver.
  • The evasion is performed without stopping again.
  • Ten reps, five on each side.

Common mistakes

  • Looking at the bag instead of the ball during the catch.
  • Walking one stride after the catch, which is enough to get tackled.

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