What is Youth Football – Catching Triangle?
Youth Football – Catching Triangle is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for youth work. Use the setup notes and coaching cues below to add it to this week’s practice plan.
- Youth Football – Catching Triangle is part of FantasyHQ’s free football drills library.
- Focus: Youth.
How to run this drill
Youth Football – Catching Triangle is built for youth, high-school, and volunteer coaches who need clear drill language — not a random cone circuit. Beginners can install the first progression; experienced staffs can layer competition.
- Read the purpose once, then walk the setup on air before live tempo.
- Demonstrate one clean rep so players see landmarks, pad level, and finish.
- Run short competitive periods — quality reps beat long lines.
- Close with one coaching cue players can repeat in the huddle next period.
Full drill
When [tag]coaching[/tag] [tag]youth football[/tag], try this [tag]drill[/tag] called catching triangle. This is the basic way for kids to learn to catch a ball.
What you need – pair up, or put players in groups of three to throw the ball back and forth.
How this drill works – Passes should be caught with fingers outstretched and palms out, with the index fingers and thumbs nearly meeting to create a triangle window. Once caught, the ball should be brought down and secured to the body.
Result – Kids will have the [tag]football[/tag] basics for catching the ball.
Youth Football – Catching Triangle FAQ
- What is the Youth Football – Catching Triangle drill?
- Youth Football – Catching Triangle is a free football drill on FantasyHQ’s Football Coaching hub for youth work. Use the setup notes and coaching cues below to add it to this week’s practice plan.
- Who should use this football drill?
- Youth Football – Catching Triangle is built for youth, high-school, and volunteer coaches who need clear drill language — not a random cone circuit. Beginners can install the first progression; experienced staffs can layer competition.
- How do I run Youth Football – Catching Triangle in practice?
- Read the purpose once, then walk the setup on air before live tempo. Demonstrate one clean rep so players see landmarks, pad level, and finish. Run short competitive periods — quality reps beat long lines.
- Is this drill free?
- Yes. Browse FantasyHQ football drills, youth plays, and coaching guides free on Football Coaching.
