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  1. Drop and Catch – For athletes up to 10 years old or as a lead-up exercise to “Circle Catch,” try this reaction and reflex development drill. In this  (more...)

  1. Circle Catch – For quick hands, “Circle Catch” is even more challenging than “Drop and Catch.” Although this drill may be quite challenging, with a little practice it is achievable for athletes about 10 years old and up. (more...)

  1. Bat or Racquet Drop – For this quick hands exercise, use a bat, a stick, or a tennis racquet. Have a partner drop the bat or racquet parallel to the ground. (more...)

  1. Juggle Steal – These days you can find a juggler in almost any group. This exercise calls for one person to juggle three balls under control. (more...)

  1. Double Ball Drop – In this exercise, hold two tennis balls or small rubber balls in one hand.  Bounce both balls down on the ground at the same time, being careful that they do not collide. (more...)

  1. Wall Ball – There are many possible variations of this drill idea. The first variation of what we call “wall ball” is for the athletes (who stand about 8 feet away from a wall) to toss a Z-Ball against the wall and catch it with two hands. (more...)
     
  1. Seeing Double – “Seeing Double” is a quick reaction and focus-enhancing exercise that features one young athlete tossing two balls to a partner at the same time.  (more...)

  1. Balloon Blast-Off – Give each child a balloon of a different color and have one of them blow it up. The one with the blown up balloon stands in the middle of the group and merely holds the balloon without tying a knot.  (more...)

  1. Circle Toss – Although this drill is extremely fun for even the youngest of athletes, it can also be entertaining and skill building for adults as well.  (more...)

  1. To Catch or Not to Catch – This drill is a three-person exercise with one thrower and two catchers.  The catcher closest to the thrower has the option of either catching the ball or pretending to catch the ball and let it go by.  (more...)
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