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Swing together: partners swing in time with a slow count. Swap sides.
Wall Leg Swings
Hold a wall and swing one leg forward and back, then side to side, letting the range grow.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Hold a wall with one hand.
Core: Medium. Smooth.
- Ages
- 9 to 14
- Time
- 5 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Small room
- Bring
- Wall
- Level · skill
- Developing · Flexibility
The steps
How it works
- Hold a wall with one hand.
- Swing the outside leg forward and back, small at first.
- Let the swings get bigger as you loosen.
- Do 10 each direction, each leg.
Coaching point
Relaxed swing, tall body.
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 (small swings), Core (medium), More (a little bigger). Smooth.
Story
You are the pendulum in a clock.
My best
Beat your own count
Smooth. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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