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Base Stance Hold
Learn the strong, wide stance a base uses, with no one on top: the first building block of a stunt.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Stand with feet a little wider than your shoulders and toes slightly out.
Core: As written. Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Gym or court
- Bring
- Floor
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Stunts
The steps
How it works
- Stand with feet a little wider than your shoulders and toes slightly out.
- Bend your knees into a half squat with your chest up.
- Hold your hands at shoulder height, palms up, elbows in.
- Hold 20 seconds. Do 5 holds.
Coaching point
Chest up, knees out, solid feet.
Safety: No stunting at home. This is a floor drill only: nobody lifts or stands on anyone.
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 gym 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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