Game version
Play “Two-Hand Pass to a Grown-Up” as a “my turn, your turn” game with a grown-up. Everyone takes a turn and every try gets a cheer.
Two-Hand Pass to a Grown-Up
Pass a soft ball with two hands to a grown-up from close by, and catch it back. Passing and catching start here.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Stand 2 big steps apart.
- Ages
- 4 to 6
- Time
- 3 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Small soft rugby ball or soft ball
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Catch & Pass
The steps
How it works
- Stand 2 big steps apart.
- Your child holds the ball in two hands.
- They swing it across and pass it to your hands.
- You pass it back gently. Count the catches.
Coaching point
Praise the try: “Great two-hand pass!”
Safety: A small soft ball only. No contact games at home.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Story
Pretend you are a kangaroo playing “Two-Hand Pass to a Grown-Up” in the forest, and the whole forest claps for you.
Practice makes progress
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