Game version
Deck follow-the-leader: one person leads a dryland movement and the group copies. Swap the leader each time.
Straight Reach Jumps
Jump straight up from two feet with a tall reach, the same shape as leaving the board.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Bend your knees a little and swing your arms down.
Core: As written. Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Pool
- Bring
- Mat or grass
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Takeoff
The steps
How it works
- Bend your knees a little and swing your arms down.
- Swing your arms up and jump straight up.
- Stay straight in the air with arms by your ears.
- Land softly on two feet; do 3 sets of 8.
Coaching point
Up, not forward.
Safety: Land on two feet with soft knees on a non-slip surface. Stop if your knees or ankles hurt.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (slower or smaller), Core (as written), More (one extra twist). Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
Story
You are an explorer crossing the pool deck like a jungle.
My best
Beat your own count
Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
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