Game version
Cone-call game: a partner calls a cone and you move to it with a smooth start. Swap callers and rest fully.
A-Skip Rhythm
Learn sprint posture with a skip that lifts the knee and drives the foot down under you.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Skip forward, lifting one knee to hip height.
Core: 10. Aim for a smooth start, not a faster time.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 6 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Line or cones
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Speed
The steps
How it works
- Skip forward, lifting one knee to hip height.
- Pull the foot down so it lands under your hip.
- Swing your arms from cheek to hip pocket.
- Do 6 trips of 15 yards.
Coaching point
Tall body, knee up, foot down.
Safety: Warm up first, run on flat, dry ground and stop if a muscle feels tight. On hot days drink water and rest in the shade, and stop if you feel dizzy or get a headache. If you hear thunder, go inside.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a distance: Less (5 yards), Core (10), More (15). Aim for a smooth start, not a faster time.
Story
You are a receiver leaving the line smoothly on the signal.
My best
Beat your own count
Aim for a smooth start, not a faster time. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
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