Game version
Try “Scoop Like a Shovel” slow like a turtle, then quick like a bunny, then slow again. Giggles are part of the game.
Scoop Like a Shovel
Bend down and scoop a soft ball off the ground like a shovel, with two hands or a small youth stick. Ground balls start here.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Roll a soft ball slowly along the ground.
- Ages
- 4 to 6
- Time
- 3 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Soft ball, small youth stick (optional)
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Ground Balls
The steps
How it works
- Roll a soft ball slowly along the ground.
- Your child bends knees, gets low and scoops it up.
- Use two hands first, then a small youth stick if you have one.
- Bring it up to the chest. Do about 10 scoops.
Coaching point
Praise the try: “Low and scoop, that’s it!”
Safety: No body contact. The tool stays low, and everyone else stands back, clear of the swing. A soft ball only.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Story
You are on a space trip, and “Scoop Like a Shovel” is how you move on the moon.
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