Game version
Trail follow-the-leader: one person leads a movement and the group copies. Swap the leader each time.
Fast Finish Feet
Ten seconds of fast arms and fast feet in place, with full rest, for the speed you finish a race with.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Stand tall, arms bent.
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
- Small room
- Bring
- None
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Finishing Kick
The steps
How it works
- Stand tall, arms bent.
- Drive your arms and patter your feet as fast as you can for 10 seconds.
- Walk in place for 40 seconds.
- Do 6 rounds.
Coaching point
Fast arms, fast feet, tall.
Safety: Land softly with knees over toes on a non-slip floor. 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 woods 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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