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Follow the path: a partner sets a zigzag of cones, you travel it, then you set one for them.
Zigzag Path Run
Weave in and out of markers set in a zigzag, getting low to turn around each one.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Set 6 markers in a zigzag line, about 3 steps apart.
Core: Medium. Aim for low, smooth turns.
- Ages
- 6 to 10
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- 6 cones or shoes
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Footwork
The steps
How it works
- Set 6 markers in a zigzag line, about 3 steps apart.
- Run to each marker and turn around it toward the next.
- Bend your knees and take small steps as you turn.
- Walk back; do 6 runs.
Coaching point
Get low to turn.
Safety: Use a clear, non-slip space and change direction only as fast as you can control. Stop if a knee or ankle hurts.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (wide zigzag), Core (medium), More (tight turns). Aim for low, smooth turns.
Story
You are a mountain biker winding down a trail.
My best
Beat your own count
Aim for low, smooth turns. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
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