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Pointed Toes and Tight Knees
Judges look at your feet and knees; practice keeping them pointed and squeezed.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Sit with your legs straight and together.
Core: 5. Beat your own straightest line.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 6 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Small room
- Bring
- Mat
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Line & Form
The steps
How it works
- Sit with your legs straight and together.
- Point your toes hard and press the backs of your knees down.
- Hold for 10 seconds, then relax.
- Do 10 holds.
Coaching point
Point and press.
Safety: Use a mat or soft floor with space all around you. Stop if anything hurts.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (hold 3 seconds), Core (5), More (8). Beat your own straightest line.
Story
You are a pencil, long and perfectly straight.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own straightest line. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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