Game version
Field follow-the-leader: one person leads a movement and the group copies. Swap the leader each time.
Bear and Crab Relay
Fun crawling races against your own time that build strength for fast, balanced running.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
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
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Cones
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Speed & Agility
The steps
How it works
- Set two cones 8 yards apart.
- Bear crawl there and crab walk back.
- Time it and try to beat your own time next round.
- Do 4 rounds with a rest between.
Coaching point
Strong arms, flat back.
Safety: Use soft, flat ground. Stop if your wrists or shoulders 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 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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