• Sit on ground with partner standing 10 to 12 feet to your left
• Keep legs elevated so only butt is on ground
• Catch partner’s throw at waist level
• Rotate ball to right behind hip
• Rotate explosively to left and throw ball to partner
• Repeat with partner on opposite side, throwing in opposite direction
• Complete 10 throws to each side

Benefits: Core strength, rotational powerCoaching Point: The medicine ball should be thrown across the body as hard as possible to the standing partner. The motion of throwing right to left should force your elevated legs to shift left to right to counter the force of your upper body. This also works the core.

Med Ball Weight: Guys, 5-6 kg; girls, 3-4 kg