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Mirror stretch: a partner leads the reach and you copy. Swap.
Lunge Reach and Twist
Step into a lunge, reach an arm to the sky and twist gently. Opens hips, back and shoulders at once.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Step forward into a long lunge.
Core: Medium. Gentle.
- Ages
- 9 to 14
- Time
- 6 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Small room
- Bring
- None
- Level · skill
- Developing · Flexibility
The steps
How it works
- Step forward into a long lunge.
- Place the opposite hand on the ground beside your front foot.
- Reach the other arm up and turn your chest gently.
- Do 5 each side, slowly.
Coaching point
Long and slow.
Safety: Move into a gentle stretch, never pain. Never bounce, and never let anyone push you deeper.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (a small reach), Core (medium), More (hold a slow breath). Gentle.
Story
You are a tree reaching for the sun.
My best
Beat your own count
Gentle. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
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