Toss–Pass–Catch
Partners build a steady forearm platform before working with a live ball.
Quick look
10 minutes 2–18 playersNew to the game · Beginner
Family: First-contact passing Choose up to three drills, then let the builder complete and time your practice.
What players are learning
Learn to move behind the ball and direct a controlled forearm pass to a partner.
Set it up
- Pair players 8–10 feet apart.
- One partner begins with the ball.
Run the drill
- Partner A tosses an easy ball near Partner B's midline.
- Partner B moves and passes to Partner A, who catches only for the first minute and then passes back to keep a continuous rally.
- Complete 10 controlled passes, then switch the first feeder.
What to say
- Move your feet before reaching.
- Hold your platform early.
- Finish balanced toward the target.
Make it harder
- Remove the catch and rally continuously.
- Then have Partner A serve a short ball over the net so the passer reads it.
See the setup
Where everyone starts
Partners face each other with room to move behind the ball.