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Bear Crawl Trips
Crawl on hands and feet to build the shoulders and core that hold a low stance.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Get on hands and feet with knees just off the ground.
Core: As written. Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 6 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- 2 cones
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Strength
The steps
How it works
- Get on hands and feet with knees just off the ground.
- Crawl forward 10 yards with a flat back.
- Crawl backward to the start.
- Rest and do 5 trips.
Coaching point
Flat back, knees low.
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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