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Gym follow-the-leader: one person leads a movement and the group copies. Swap the leader each time.
Voice to the Far Wall
Project your voice from your belly so a partner far away hears every word, without yelling from your throat.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Your partner stands across the room or field.
Core: As written. Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
- Ages
- 11 and up
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- You and a partner
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Large room or field, partner
- Level · skill
- Developing · Voice & Crowd
The steps
How it works
- Your partner stands across the room or field.
- Take a belly breath and say your cheer toward them.
- Your partner tells you which words they missed.
- Do 6 rounds, resting your voice between.
Coaching point
Power from your belly, not your throat.
Safety: Sip water and rest your voice between rounds. Stop if your throat hurts or your voice goes scratchy.
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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