Game version
Target-throw game: throw at a target from a set distance and let the pair keep one total. Keep to your usual number of throws.
One-Hop Throws Home
Outfielders throw to home on one hop so the catcher can catch and tag.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Put a cone 15 feet in front of your partner.
Core: Medium. Keep your usual number of throws and compare only your own accuracy.
- Ages
- 11 and up
- Time
- 12 min
- Players
- You and a partner
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Glove, softballs, partner, cone
- Level · skill
- Developing · Arm Strength
The steps
How it works
- Put a cone 15 feet in front of your partner.
- From the outfield, throw low so the ball hops once near the cone.
- Count throws that hop once and reach your partner.
- Make 12 throws.
Coaching point
Low and through, one hop.
Safety: Warm up first, count your throws and stop if your shoulder or elbow hurts. Follow your league throw limits.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a distance: Less (short), Core (medium), More (a step back). Keep your usual number of throws and compare only your own accuracy.
Story
You are a catcher throwing to second base, one accurate throw at a time.
My best
Beat your own count
Keep your usual number of throws and compare only your own accuracy. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
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