Game version
Hop-along parade: take turns leading a hop line over a rope while the group copies the landing sound. Soft landings only.
Frog and Bunny Hops
Playful hops that build leg strength and soft landings.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth soccer coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Hop forward like a bunny with small two-foot jumps over a line.
Core: Medium. Quiet landings count.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 6 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Line or rope
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Fitness
The steps
How it works
- Hop forward like a bunny with small two-foot jumps over a line.
- Do 10 frog jumps, starting low and landing low.
- Rest 30 seconds.
- Do 3 rounds.
Coaching point
Quiet landings, bent knees.
Safety: Land softly on both feet with knees over toes, on grass or a non-slip floor. Stop if your knees or ankles hurt.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (short hops), Core (medium), More (a little longer). Quiet landings count.
Story
You are a frog and a bunny hopping from lily pad to meadow.
My best
Beat your own count
Quiet landings count. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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