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Court follow-the-leader: one person leads a movement around the court and the group copies. Swap the leader each time.
Core Strength Circuit
Build a strong core for balance and power with three simple exercises.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Plank: hold 20 to 30 seconds.
Core: As written. Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 10 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Small room
- Bring
- Mat or soft floor
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Athleticism
The steps
How it works
- Plank: hold 20 to 30 seconds.
- Dead bug: 10 slow reps each side.
- Side plank: hold 15 to 20 seconds each side.
- Rest 30 seconds and repeat the circuit twice.
Coaching point
Brace your belly. Breathe. Keep your back flat.
Safety: Stop if you feel sharp pain. Quality over time.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (slower or smaller), Core (as written), More (one extra twist). Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
Story
You are an explorer crossing the court like a jungle.
My best
Beat your own count
Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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