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Hurdle rhythm: a partner claps a beat and you hop the hurdles in time. Swap.
Mini Hurdle Rebound Hops
Hop over a line of low hurdles with quick, springy contacts. Only once landings are solid.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Set low hurdles about a stride apart.
Core: Three. Stop if your landings get loud.
- Ages
- 13 and up
- Time
- 12 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- 4 to 6 low mini hurdles or rolled towels (15 cm)
- Level · skill
- Advanced · Takeoff
The steps
How it works
- Set low hurdles about a stride apart.
- Hop over each one on two feet with quick, short contacts.
- Keep arms driving and the trunk tall.
- Do 4 runs through the line, with full rest. Keep total hops under 60 for the day.
Coaching point
Off the ground fast.
Safety: Land softly on grass or a mat, knees over toes, never caving in. Keep the number of jumps low. Stop if knees, shins or ankles hurt.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (two hurdles), Core (three), More (four). Stop if your landings get loud.
Story
You are a bunny hopping over a garden fence.
My best
Beat your own count
Stop if your landings get loud. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
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