Hamster Drill Description: Center player is situated between two outside players, left player throws ball to center player, center player throws ball back to left player, center player turns to face right player, right player throws ball to center player, center player throws ball back to right player, center player turns to face left player . . . repeat.
Requirements: three people and two balls
Keys: eye contact, talking, throwing accuracy, quickness
Optional Modifications: all right hands, all left hands, change hands, quick sticks
| Eagle Eye Drill Description: Six players stand across from one another three wide. The players maintain a repetitive catching and throwing motion between two players. Four balls are kept in motion in order from 1 to 2, 2 to 3, 3 to 4, 4 to 5, 5 to 6 and completed with 6 throwing across (above) the formation back to 1 . . . repeat.
Make this a fast paced drill which demands each player's focused attention. Remind players of the importance of making eye contact with the players they are throwing with.
Requirements: 6 people and four balls
Keys: eye contact, talking, throwing accuracy, quickness
Optional Modifications: all right hands, all left hands, change hands, change direction, quick sticks, add another ball (5 or 6). This drill can also be done using items like basketballs, shoes, sticks, and foam balls, when using a variety of items focus is a must since throwing and catching can be different.
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PinWheel Drill Description: Four outside players rotate about 20-30 feet away from four stationary center players. Center players throw the ball to the outside players who then throw the ball back to the center players . . . repeat.
Make this a fast paced drill which demands each player's focused attention.
Requirements: eight people and four balls
Keys: eye contact, talking, throwing accuracy, quickness
Optional Modifications: all right hands, all left hands, change hands, change direction, quick sticks
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