Hot Potato Passing

Fun game

Pass quickly and accurately under time pressure.

6 min 6–12 Half court · dual
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Setup

Players in a circle, one or two balls.

Steps

  1. 1Pass the ball around the circle as fast as you can.
  2. 2No holding it — catch and pass in one motion.
  3. 3Coach calls 'change!' to reverse direction.
  4. 4Add a second ball to raise the pressure.

Coaching points

  • Catch ready to pass.
  • Give a target with two hands.
  • Crisp chest and bounce passes.

Why kids love it

The 'don't get caught holding it' pressure makes quick, clean passing exciting.

Variations

Harder

Two balls going opposite directions.