The Bullseye 10: Free Throwing Challenge for Ages 7–12

STEP 1 / THE CHALLENGE

The Bullseye 10

SET IT UP

Partner stands with glove at chest. 8U: 20 ft · 10U: 30 ft · 12U: 40 ft. Easy, comfortable effort — this is about accuracy, not arm speed.

HOW TO SCORE

Count a throw only if the partner catches it without moving their feet.

STEP 2 / THE ONE FIX · 5 MINUTES

Point and Step Line

When feet and front side point away from a target, throws tend to leak; a simple step line adds consistency.

THE CUE“Step to your person.”

THE DRILL

Lay down a tape line toward target. Player sets balanced feet, steps along line and throws six light balls to a partner.

8U: Use gentle throws to a nearby large target and more dry-rehearsal than volume; stop while technique stays comfortable.
10U: Keep throws easy and catchable; add only one simple foot transition once the first target is consistent.
12U: Add controlled movement before release and occasional game-read decisions, never extra throws on pitcher rest days.

STEP 3 / THE RETEST

Same challenge. Same rules. Go.

Say the cue out loud once — “Step to your person.” — then run The Bullseye 10 again exactly like the first time.

Safe practice: Use easy, comfortable throws with rest between sets. Stop for pain or persistent soreness; do not add high-volume throwing after games or on pitcher rest days.