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Rag-doll relax: take turns being the rag doll while a partner counts a slow breath.
Rag-Doll Wind-Down
Shake out like a rag doll, then lie down and breathe slowly. A calm way to end play.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Shake your arms and legs loose for 20 seconds.
Core: Shake and lie down. Calm.
- Ages
- 5 to 10
- Time
- 5 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Small room
- Bring
- Mat
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Flexibility
The steps
How it works
- Shake your arms and legs loose for 20 seconds.
- Hang forward gently with soft knees.
- Lie on your back and breathe slowly in and out 10 times.
- Wiggle your fingers and toes before getting up.
Coaching point
Loose and calm.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (just shake), Core (shake and lie down), More (add slow breaths). Calm.
Story
You are a floppy toy settling in for the night.
My best
Beat your own count
Calm. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
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