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Track follow-the-leader: one person leads a movement and the group copies. Swap the leader each time.
Bounding Strides
Long, springy running strides that build take-off power.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Mark 20 yards on grass.
Core: As written. Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
- Ages
- 11 and up
- Time
- 12 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Grass, cones
- Level · skill
- Developing · Jumps
The steps
How it works
- Mark 20 yards on grass.
- Run with long, high strides, pushing off each foot.
- Swing your opposite arm with each bound.
- Do 5 runs and count your strides.
Coaching point
Push, float, land.
Safety: Warm up first. Land softly on a non-slip surface or soft sand and 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 infield 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.
Practice makes progress
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