Toss & Catch

Warm-up

Warm up hands and the idea of giving a target.

5 min pairs Half court · dual
PassingU8U10
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Setup

Partners face each other about 8 feet apart.

Steps

  1. 1Toss two-hand chest passes back and forth.
  2. 2Add a clap before each catch.
  3. 3Step to the side so your partner must lead you with the pass.
  4. 4Finish with quick 'as many as you can' catches in 20 seconds.

Coaching points

  • Show two hands as a target.
  • Watch the ball into your hands.
  • Soft catch, ready to pass back.

Why kids love it

A gentle, social way to start — everyone is involved and it's low-pressure.

Variations

Harder

One-hand catches, or add a bounce pass.