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Gym follow-the-leader: one person leads a movement and the group copies. Swap the leader each time.
Star Jumps Game
A parent calls shapes and you jump into a star, tuck or pencil, a fun way to start jumping.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
A parent calls star, tuck or pencil.
Core: As written. Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 6 min
- Players
- You and a partner
- Space
- Gym or court
- Bring
- Open floor, partner
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Jumps
The steps
How it works
- A parent calls star, tuck or pencil.
- Jump and show that shape in the air.
- Land on two feet with soft knees.
- Do 15 calls with rest between rounds.
Coaching point
Jump, shape, soft land.
Safety: Warm up first. Land on two feet with soft knees on a mat or sprung floor, never concrete. Stop if your knees or ankles hurt.
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.
Practice makes progress
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