Game version
Gym follow-the-leader: one person leads a movement and the group copies. Swap the leader each time.
Voice Warm-Up Routine
Warm up your voice like any muscle before a game.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Hum gently for 5 slow breaths.
Core: As written. Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
- Ages
- 11 and up
- Time
- 6 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Small room
- Bring
- Water bottle
- Level · skill
- Developing · Voice & Crowd
The steps
How it works
- Hum gently for 5 slow breaths.
- Slide your voice up and down like a siren on an "ooo".
- Say your cheer words softly, then at half volume.
- Sip water.
Coaching point
Warm up before you go loud.
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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