Game version
Baton-pass partners: practice smooth baton exchanges at a walk, then a jog. The pair counts clean passes and swaps roles.
Standing Baton Hand-Off
Practice the hand-off standing still, one behind the other: the call, the target hand and the push into it.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Stand one behind the other, the receiver in front.
Core: Jog. Beat your own count of clean passes.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Small room
- Bring
- Rolled paper or baton, family member
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Starts & Relays
The steps
How it works
- Stand one behind the other, the receiver in front.
- The giver calls "hand!" and the receiver holds a still target hand back.
- The giver pushes the baton up into the hand.
- Do 20 hand-offs, then swap.
Coaching point
Call, still hand, push it in.
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 (walk), Core (jog), More (call “hand!” on the exchange). Beat your own count of clean passes.
Story
You are secret agents passing a message in a crowded street.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own count of clean passes. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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