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Band partners: take turns doing a pass-through while the other counts slowly.
Shoulder Pass-Throughs
Hold a stick or band wide and pass it over your head and behind you. Keeps shoulders moving freely.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Hold a stick or band with a very wide grip.
Core: Medium. Smooth.
- Ages
- 13 and up
- Time
- 5 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Broomstick or long band
- Level · skill
- Advanced · Flexibility
The steps
How it works
- Hold a stick or band with a very wide grip.
- Keep arms straight and lift it over your head and behind you.
- Bring it back to the front.
- Do 10 slow passes; widen the grip if it pinches.
Coaching point
Wide grip, no pinching.
Safety: Move into a gentle stretch, never pain. Never bounce, and never let anyone push you deeper.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a grip: Less (wider), Core (medium), More (a little narrower). Smooth.
Story
You are a wizard drawing a giant circle in the air.
My best
Beat your own count
Smooth. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
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