Game version
Court follow-the-leader: one person leads a movement around the court and the group copies. Swap the leader each time.
Court-Length Shuttles
Build conditioning with sprint-and-return shuttles.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Start on the baseline. Sprint to the free-throw line and back.
Core: As written. Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
- Ages
- 14 and up
- Time
- 12 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Gym or court
- Bring
- Court or marked lines
- Level · skill
- Advanced · Athleticism
The steps
How it works
- Start on the baseline. Sprint to the free-throw line and back.
- Sprint to half court and back, then to the far free-throw line and back, then the far baseline and back.
- Rest 60 to 90 seconds.
- Do 3 rounds (2 for beginners).
Coaching point
Touch the line, turn fast, push again.
Safety: Warm up first and drink water. Stop if you feel dizzy.
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.
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