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Flamingo colony: stand on one leg together and count the steady seconds as a team.
Flamingo Stand Count
Stand on one leg like a flamingo and count how long you can stay steady. Try the other leg too.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Stand on one foot, the other foot lifted near your knee.
Core: Free. Beat your own best seconds.
- Ages
- 5 to 10
- Time
- 5 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Small room
- Bring
- None
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Stroke Technique
The steps
How it works
- Stand on one foot, the other foot lifted near your knee.
- Hold your arms out to help.
- Count how long you can stay without touching down.
- Do 3 tries each leg; try to beat your own count.
Coaching point
Eyes on one spot.
Safety: Practice on soft ground or near a wall with clear space around you, so a wobble is no problem.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (a hand on the wall), Core (free), More (arms crossed). Beat your own best seconds.
Story
You are a flamingo watching the lake.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own best seconds. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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