Game version
Deck follow-the-leader: one person leads a dryland movement and the group copies. Swap the leader each time.
V-Sit Pike Hold
Balance on your bottom with straight legs and arms reaching to hold a tight pike.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Sit on a mat, lean back a little and lift straight legs together.
Core: As written. Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
- Ages
- 11 and up
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Small room
- Bring
- Mat
- Level · skill
- Developing · Spin & Flight
The steps
How it works
- Sit on a mat, lean back a little and lift straight legs together.
- Reach your arms toward your toes.
- Hold 10 to 20 seconds with pointed toes.
- Rest and do 5.
Coaching point
Long legs, pointed toes.
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 (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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