The fastest way to retrieve a thrown disc is not to retrieve it at all! You should use catch as a warm-up and for approach training. The following games make use of this ingenious invention.
Supplies
All you need for these games is open space and one putter per pair.
Rules
Catch Challenge
Each pair plays catch with each other. The disc should be caught without taking any steps. The distance between the pair should be determined based on their age and skill-level.
- Two variations:
- Keep the distance constant. How many catches did you get out of 20 throws? This can be used for practicing both putts and approaches. In the approach-practice you can draw a circle on the ground around the player. The player is allowed to catch the disc within the circle.
- For each successful catch, the thrower takes one step back. How far apart can you get?
- Note: The longer the throwing distance, the more distance you need between pairs for safety.
Catch Relay
- The goal is to advance a certain distance, across a finish line, without dropping the disc. Catches must be made without taking steps.
- The first thrower becomes the next catcher (2) after a successful catch (1).
- The pair can choose the distance from which each catch is attempted
- The thrower may only start running after the catcher has caught the disc and shouted “Catch!”
- If the disc is dropped or the catcher has to take steps to catch the disc, the disc must be returned to the thrower for another try.
