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Motion mirror: a leader calls the motions and the group copies, sharp and together. Swap leaders each round.
Clasp and Clap Timing
Learn the clasp and clap that link motions, right on the count.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Clap your hands flat on counts 1 and 2.
Core: Steady. Beat your own sharpest set of motions.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 6 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Gym or court
- Bring
- Music or counter
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Motions
The steps
How it works
- Clap your hands flat on counts 1 and 2.
- Clasp them in front of your chest on 3 and 4.
- Hit a high V on 5 and 6, clasp on 7 and 8.
- Do 10 eight-counts.
Coaching point
Sharp clap, quiet clasp.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (slow), Core (steady), More (to the music). Beat your own sharpest set of motions.
Story
You are a robot band playing in perfect time.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own sharpest set of motions. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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