Game version
Target-corner game: two teams of two take turns shooting at floats hung in the goal corners. Each team counts only its own hits.
Dry-Land Throwing Arm Path
A dry-land drill for a room at home. Hold rolled socks high, turn your trunk and bring your arm forward slowly with a high elbow, without letting go.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Sit tall on the edge of a chair, socks held high above your shoulder.
Core: Medium. Beat your own best out of 10.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Small room
- Bring
- Rolled socks
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Shooting
The steps
How it works
- Sit tall on the edge of a chair, socks held high above your shoulder.
- Turn your chest away, elbow high.
- Turn back and bring your arm forward and down slowly, holding on.
- Do 3 sets of 8 each arm.
Coaching point
Elbow high, turn the trunk.
Safety: Slow and controlled; stop if your shoulder hurts.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a target: Less (big), Core (medium), More (small). Beat your own best out of 10.
Story
You are an aiming star: hit the treasure buoy.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own best out of 10. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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