Velcro Ball

Uses

• Use this piece of equipment for learners who struggle with catching and/or gripping skills.
• Velcro allows the learner to focus more on the process of tracking an object rather than actually catching it once they've tracked it.
• This also serves as a motivator for students to continue trying and eventually move onto more difficult practice (without velcro).
• Terms:
  • "Hook": the rough side of velcro
  • "Loop": the soft side of velcro

Construction Materials

• Velcro "Dots" or strips
• Whiffle Ball
• Cotton winter gloves
• Tape (if needed)

Instructions for Construction

1. Stick or tape velcro dots onto the ball or object you wish to practice with.
2. Have the learner wear the cotton winter gloves.
3. Begin to play catch.
   • Learner may have to take glove off of dominant hand when throwing back to you.

Modifications of Equipment

• Use "Velcro Glove" on this site if you don't have cotton winter gloves.
• Cut tips of fingers off the glove.
  • makes throwing the ball easier
  • serves as a transition toward practicing without the gloves at all