Using a lightweight ball and working with a parent-coach, ask the child to:
- Roll the ball back and forth, to the right and left
- Catch the ball in the air
- Catch the ball after one bounce
- Catch the ball after two bounces
- Catch the ball in the air or after it bounces while moving side to side
- Catch it in a cone in the air or after the bounce
- Toss a beach ball and catch it after the bounce
- Toss underhand with both hands
- Throw overhand to a coach or target using a beanbag or foam ball