Game version
Statue switch: lean on the wall and drive your knees on your partner’s clap; freeze when they stop. Swap often.
Wall Lean Drives
Learn the leaning body position of a fast start by driving your knees while leaning into a wall.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Lean into a wall with straight arms, body in a straight line from head to heel.
Core: 2. Keep a straight line and rest between sets.
- Ages
- 9 to 14
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Wall
- Level · skill
- Developing · Approach & Start
The steps
How it works
- Lean into a wall with straight arms, body in a straight line from head to heel.
- Lift one knee to hip height with the toes pulled up.
- Switch legs on a clap: 1 switch, then 2, then 3 quick switches.
- Do 4 sets of 3 switches, resting between sets.
Coaching point
Straight line, push the ground back.
Safety: Run on flat, clear, non-slip ground with plenty of room to slow down. Stop if anything hurts.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a set: Less (1 switch), Core (2), More (3). Keep a straight line and rest between sets.
Story
You are a rocket on the launch pad, pushing against the ground.
My best
Beat your own count
Keep a straight line and rest between sets. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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