Game version
Catch-and-throw pairs: pass back and forth and count catches in a row, taking a step back each time your pair reaches its count.
Parent Toss and Catch
A parent tosses the ball by hand so you can learn to catch before you learn to throw.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Core: Medium. Beat your own longest run of catches.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- You and a partner or parent
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Lacrosse stick, soft ball, parent or partner
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Stick Skills
The steps
How it works
- Stand 5 yards from your parent.
- Show a target with your stick head by your ear.
- They toss underhand; catch and give with the stick.
- Do 30 catches on each side.
Coaching point
Target by your ear.
Safety: Use a soft ball until catching feels easy.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (close), Core (medium), More (weaker hand). Beat your own longest run of catches.
Story
You are a juggler, and the stick is your magic net.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own longest run of catches. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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