Game version
Rhythm swing: swing in time with a song and hold a nice shape at the end, with your coach nearby. Swap with a partner each song.
Floor Tap Swing Shapes
Practice the hollow and arch shapes that drive every swing, lying on the floor.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Lie on your back with arms by your ears in a hollow shape.
Core: Usual. Move up only with your coach’s OK.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 8 min
- Space
- Gym or court
- Bring
- Mat
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Swing
The steps
How it works
- Lie on your back with arms by your ears in a hollow shape.
- Roll onto your belly and lift into a gentle arch.
- Switch between hollow and arch on a parent's count of 1 and 2.
- Do 3 sets of 10 switches.
Coaching point
Hollow, arch, hollow, quick switch.
Safety: Keep your lower back pressed down. Stop and rest if your back hurts. Pain in your lower back, worse when you bend back, is never normal: stop and tell a parent or coach. Keep back bends few and gentle.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (small swing), Core (usual), More (hold the shape for a slow count). Move up only with your coach’s OK.
Story
You are a monkey swinging through the trees.
My best
Beat your own count
Move up only with your coach’s OK. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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