Game version
Look-up game: a partner shows fingers behind your shoulder as you cradle, and you call the number. Swap, and count correct calls together.
Work behind the goal and deliver a catchable feed to a cutter in front.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Carry the ball behind the goal with your head up.
Core: Two. Beat your own best out of 10.
The steps
Coaching point
Eye contact first, lead the cutter.
Make it fun
Game version
Look-up game: a partner shows fingers behind your shoulder as you cradle, and you call the number. Swap, and count correct calls together.
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (one number), Core (two), More (a number and a color). Beat your own best out of 10.
Story
You are a lookout on a ship, calling what you see.
My best
Beat your own best out of 10. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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