Game version
Zoo parade: take turns choosing an animal and everybody copies it for 20 seconds. Everyone chooses once.
Animal Walk Circuit
Bear crawls, crab walks and frog jumps build whole-body strength in a playful way.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth soccer coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Bear crawl 10 yards.
Core: To the cone. Smooth beats quick.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Nothing to bring
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Fitness
The steps
How it works
- Bear crawl 10 yards.
- Crab walk 10 yards back.
- Frog jump 10 yards with soft landings.
- Rest 30 seconds; do 4 rounds.
Coaching point
Hips level, move smoothly.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (shorter), Core (to the cone), More (add a new animal). Smooth beats quick.
Story
You are explorers on safari, crossing the jungle as each animal in turn.
My best
Beat your own count
Smooth beats quick. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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