Wall balls are a simple, highly effective exercise popularized by CrossFit. All you need for wall balls is a weighted ball, such as a medicine ball, and a wall.

Choose the appropriately weighted wall ball, and hold it in your hands. Stand about 2 feet in front of the wall with your feet hip-width apart, toes slightly outward. Hold the ball at chest height ...

Wall balls may seem simple on paper, but executing them well requires focus and finesse. Here’s how to perform them correctly: The squat: Begin by holding the weighted ball at chest height.

I quickly realized that I’m terrible at catching a ball. Wall balls demand decent hand-eye coordination, along with some core stability to stay controlled while throwing and catching.