Game version
Target-throw game: two teams of two take turns throwing to a hoop or net target. Each team counts only its own hits. Keep to your usual number of throws.
Grip and Throwing Stance
Learn how to hold the ball and stand side-on before you throw.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Put your fingers across the laces with a small gap under your palm.
Core: Medium. Beat your own best out of 10.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- You and a partner
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Flag football, partner
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Throwing
The steps
How it works
- Put your fingers across the laces with a small gap under your palm.
- Stand side-on with your front shoulder pointing at your partner.
- Bring the ball up by your ear and throw 5 yards.
- Make 20 throws, checking your grip each time.
Coaching point
Fingers on laces, shoulder points.
Safety: Warm up your arm first and stop if your shoulder or elbow hurts. Throw only where the area is clear.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a distance: Less (close), Core (medium), More (a step back). Beat your own best out of 10.
Story
You are a quarterback hitting the open receiver in the final minute.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own best out of 10. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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