Game version
Field follow-the-leader: one person leads a movement and the group copies. Swap the leader each time.
Bridge Marches
Strong hips power every start and block; lift your hips and march in place.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat.
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
- Mat or grass
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Strength
The steps
How it works
- Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat.
- Lift your hips until your body is a straight ramp.
- March, lifting one foot then the other, for 10 steps.
- Rest and do 4 sets.
Coaching point
Hips high and level.
Safety: Use only your body weight or a light load. Good form beats more reps; 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 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.
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