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Bottle Bowling
Roll a soft ball along the ground to knock down plastic bottles set up like pins. Rolling with a smooth swing is the first bowling skill.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Stand 6 empty plastic bottles in a triangle, like pins.
- Ages
- 4 to 6
- Time
- 3 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Soft ball, 6 empty plastic bottles
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Release
The steps
How it works
- Stand 6 empty plastic bottles in a triangle, like pins.
- Your child stands 3 big steps away.
- They swing the arm back and roll the ball along the ground.
- Set the bottles up together and count how many fell.
Coaching point
Praise the try: “Smooth roll! Look at them fall.”
Safety: Empty plastic bottles and a soft ball only. Roll along the ground, never throw.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Story
You are a penguin, and your toy friend is learning from you.
Practice makes progress
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