Game version
Skate-or-run follow-the-leader: one person leads a movement and the group copies. Swap the leader each time.
One-Leg Balance Reaches
Balance on one leg and reach in different directions so you stay strong on your skates.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Stand on one leg with a bent knee.
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
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Floor space
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Puck Battles
The steps
How it works
- Stand on one leg with a bent knee.
- Reach your other foot forward, sideways and back.
- Do 8 reaches, then switch legs.
- Do 3 rounds.
Coaching point
Soft knee, steady hips.
Safety: Use a clear, non-slip floor away from furniture and windows.
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 an explorer crossing the ice like a frozen lake.
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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