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Field follow-the-leader: one person leads a movement and the group copies. Swap the leader each time.
Wall Drive March
Learn the forward lean and knee drive of acceleration while holding a wall.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Lean into a wall with straight arms and a straight body.
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
- Small room
- Bring
- Wall or fence
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Speed
The steps
How it works
- Lean into a wall with straight arms and a straight body.
- Drive one knee up, then switch slowly.
- Speed up to quick switches for 5 seconds.
- Do 6 rounds with 30 seconds of rest.
Coaching point
Straight line from head to heel.
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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