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Let the child be the coach for a turn: show the grown-up how to do “Superhero Stretch”, then swap.
Superhero Stretch
Stand tall on tiptoes and stretch both arms up beside the ears, hands together like a superhero about to fly. Good posture for later.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Stand tall with feet together.
- Ages
- 4 to 6
- Time
- 3 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Nothing to bring
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Line & Form
The steps
How it works
- Stand tall with feet together.
- Reach both arms up, squeezing your ears, hands together.
- Rise up on tiptoes and hold for a count of 3.
- Come down slowly. Do it 5 times.
Coaching point
Praise the try: “So tall and strong!”
Safety: On land, on a non-slip floor or grass. Stand near something to hold if they wobble.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Story
You are a superhero in training, and “Superhero Stretch” is today’s mission.
Practice makes progress
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