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Trail follow-the-leader: one person leads a movement and the group copies. Swap the leader each time.
Uphill Animal Walks
Climb a gentle hill like a bear, a crab and a stomping giant.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Bear-walk on hands and feet up a short gentle slope.
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
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Gentle grassy hill, adult
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Hills & Terrain
The steps
How it works
- Bear-walk on hands and feet up a short gentle slope.
- Walk down normally.
- Next time, march up with big giant knees.
- Do 6 trips, taking turns choosing the animal.
Coaching point
Strong arms, strong legs.
Safety: Pick a grassy or smooth hill with an adult nearby. Walk down the steep parts and stop if your knees hurt. If you fall and hit your head, stop and see a doctor before you run again.
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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