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Power Skips

Skip for height, then for distance, to build springy legs.

By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026

Set up

Skip 20 yards, driving your knee up high.

Core: As written. Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.

Ages
11 and up
Time
10 min
Players
Just you
Space
Yard or field
Bring
2 cones, grass or turf
Level · skill
Developing · Speed & Athleticism

The steps

How it works

  1. Skip 20 yards, driving your knee up high.
  2. Walk back.
  3. Skip 20 yards for distance.
  4. Do 4 of each.

Coaching point

Knee up, big arm swing.

Safety: Land softly on grass or turf with your knees over your toes. Stop if your knees or ankles hurt.

Make it fun

Play it, don't drill it

Game version

Field follow-the-leader: one person leads a movement and the group copies. Swap the leader each time.

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 a scout exploring the field before the game.

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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