Game version
Pool-deck follow-the-leader: one person leads a dryland movement and the group copies. Swap the leader each time.
Broad Jump and Stick
Train an explosive start by jumping forward and freezing in streamline on landing.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Stand with feet hip-width apart, arms back.
Core: As written. Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
- Ages
- 14 and up
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Pool
- Bring
- Open space
- Level · skill
- Advanced · Endurance
The steps
How it works
- Stand with feet hip-width apart, arms back.
- Swing your arms and jump forward as far as is comfortable.
- Land softly and snap your arms into streamline, holding 2 seconds.
- Do 3 sets of 5 with full rest.
Coaching point
Swing, jump, stick.
Safety: Land softly on two feet on a non-slip floor with space around you. Stop if your knees or ankles hurt.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
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 an explorer crossing the pool deck like a jungle.
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.
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