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.
Head-Up Scan Game
While you cradle, a grown-up holds up fingers to one side. Turn your head, call the number and keep cradling: eyes up, ball safe.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Cradle with empty hands or a stick in a safe space.
Core: Two. Beat your own best out of 10.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Small room
- Bring
- Grown-up to help
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Field Vision
The steps
How it works
- Cradle with empty hands or a stick in a safe space.
- A grown-up stands to one side and holds up some fingers.
- Turn your head, call the number and look back.
- Do 20 calls from both sides.
Coaching point
Look away from the ball, then back.
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 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 count
Beat your own best out of 10. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
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