Catch and Toss

Practice catching a soft ball with both hands, starting from close range.

Category: Motor Skills · Duration: ~10 min

Materials

• soft ball

1. Stand about three feet away from your little one. Hold up the ball and say "Ready? Here it comes!" 2. Toss it gently, underhand, right at their chest. Remind them to make a basket with both hands. 3. When they catch it (or grab it off the ground — still counts!), celebrate big. 4. After a few catches, back up one step. See how far apart you can get. 5. Switch roles — let them throw to you. Ham it up when you "almost" miss.