Fingertip Taps

Warm-up

Wake up the fingertips and hand strength.

4 min any Half court · dual
Ball-handlingU8U10U12U14
OffenseDefenseBall / cone Move Pass
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Setup

Ball held out in front at chest height.

Steps

  1. 1Tap the ball quickly between your fingertips, arms straight out.
  2. 2Move the tapping ball above your head.
  3. 3Lower it down to your knees while tapping.
  4. 4Bring it back up — never let the palms touch it.

Coaching points

  • Fingertips only, not palms.
  • Fast, light taps.
  • Keep arms extended.

Why kids love it

A 60-second hand activator that gets even nervous kids touching the ball.

Variations

Harder

Do it walking around the gym.