Target X (wall accuracy)

Goal

Throwing accuracy as a measurable, improvable skill.

Equipment needed

• Glove
• Tennis ball or rubber ball
• Wall
• Tape or chalk

Setup

Tape a 6-inch X on a wall. Mark distances at 20, 30, and 40 ft.

Instructions

1. 110 throws from 20 ft. Score: 1 point if any part hits the X.
2. 210 throws from 30 ft. Score the same way.
3. 310 throws from 40 ft.
4. 4Track total out of 30. Tournament style across sessions.

Coaching cues

• Aim small, miss small
• Same arm slot every throw

Common mistakes

• Adding effort to make up for misses.
• Aiming for the general area instead of the X.

Why it works

Accuracy is a vision + intent skill. Without a specific target, you can't measure it. Without measurement, you can't improve it.

Variations

• Coach calls 'glove side' or 'arm side' for each throw — must hit the X from a specific angle.

Make it a game

Total points out of 30. Track week-over-week.

Progression

Smaller X (3 inches). Longer distances.

Regression

Bigger X (12 inches). Shorter distances.