Game version
Pogo parade: hop in place to a rhythm your partner claps. Change the beat each round and swap.
Springy Ankle Pogo Series
Small, quick, springy hops using stiff ankles. Builds the bounce in running and jumping.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Stand tall with soft knees and arms relaxed.
Core: 15. Stay springy and light.
- Ages
- 10 to 14
- Time
- 6 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Soft ground or mat
- Level · skill
- Developing · Starts & Turns
The steps
How it works
- Stand tall with soft knees and arms relaxed.
- Hop on the balls of your feet with quick, small bounces.
- Keep the knees almost still; the ankles do the work.
- Do 3 sets of 10 hops with rest.
Coaching point
Hot ground, quick bounce.
Safety: Land softly on grass or a mat, knees over toes, never caving in. Keep the number of jumps low. Stop if knees, shins or ankles hurt.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (10 hops), Core (15), More (20). Stay springy and light.
Story
You are a pogo stick with a smile.
My best
Beat your own count
Stay springy and light. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
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