Game version
Field follow-the-leader: one person leads a movement and the group copies. Swap the leader each time.
Towel Tail Chase
A family chase game: tuck a towel in your waistband and keep it while a partner tries to grab it.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Mark a 10 by 10 yard box with cones.
Core: As written. Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- You and a partner or parent
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Small towel, cones, partner or parent
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Speed
The steps
How it works
- Mark a 10 by 10 yard box with cones.
- Tuck a towel in the back of your waistband.
- Run, dodge and change speed for 30 seconds while your partner chases.
- Swap roles; play 6 rounds with a rest between.
Coaching point
Change speed to escape.
Safety: Grab the towel only, never the shirt or body. 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 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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