Game version
Approach rhythm: a partner claps the steps while you walk through your approach on the deck, then swap. Your coach watches.
Standing Start Position
Practice the still, tall start a diver uses at the end of a platform or board before a standing dive.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Stand with your toes on a line and your heels together.
Core: Your usual approach rhythm. Beat your own steadiest rhythm.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 6 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Small room
- Bring
- Line on the floor
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Approach & Start
The steps
How it works
- Stand with your toes on a line and your heels together.
- Arms straight by your sides, eyes looking ahead, chin level.
- Hold still and tall for 5 slow seconds.
- Step off and do it again 10 times.
Coaching point
Still, tall, ready.
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 (walk), Core (your usual approach rhythm), More (add the hurdle with your coach watching). Beat your own steadiest rhythm.
Story
You are a drumbeat walking to the end of the board.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own steadiest rhythm. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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