Game version
Field follow-the-leader: one person leads a movement and the group copies. Swap the leader each time.
Stick and Ball Relay Runs
Short runs with the ball on your stick to build speed and control together.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Set cones 15 yards apart.
Core: As written. Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 10 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Stick, ball, cones
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Speed & Fitness
The steps
How it works
- Set cones 15 yards apart.
- Dribble to the far cone and back.
- Walk for 30 seconds.
- Do 8 runs and try to keep your own times steady.
Coaching point
Fast feet, close ball.
Safety: Warm up first on flat, dry ground. Stop if a muscle feels tight.
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 a scout exploring the field before the game.
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.
Practice makes progress
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