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.
Throwing Motion Freeze
Step, turn and bring the arm through with no ball, freezing at the finish to check your form.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Stand side-on, hands together at your chest.
Core: Medium. Beat your own best out of 10.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Small room
- Bring
- None
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Throwing
The steps
How it works
- Stand side-on, hands together at your chest.
- Step toward a target and turn your hips.
- Bring your arm through high and finish with your thumb down.
- Freeze and check; do 3 sets of 8.
Coaching point
Step, turn, finish thumb down.
Safety: Clear a small space with nothing to trip on or knock over. Stop if anything hurts.
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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