Catching

Tennis Ball Soft Hands

Instructions

• Catcher in full gear in catching position (home plate optional), no glove
• Coach/partner with bucket of tennis balls 10 feet in front of the catcher
• Coach/partner tosses the catcher the tennis balls one at a time
• Catcher catches each with one hand (receiving hand), keeping the other hand behind their back
• Catcher places each tennis ball off to the side and gets ready to receive the next throw

At a Glance
  • Duration 5 minutes
  • Players 1 player
  • Difficulty Beginner
  • Age Range 6-18 years
  • Equipment Needed
    • Catcher’s gear
    • Bucket of tennis balls (at least 10)