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Track follow-the-leader: one person leads a movement and the group copies. Swap the leader each time.
Grass Circuit Run
Run an easy circuit of cones on grass with short skipping breaks.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Set 4 cones in a big square on grass.
Core: As written. Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
- Ages
- 11 and up
- Time
- 15 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Grass field, cones
- Level · skill
- Developing · Endurance
The steps
How it works
- Set 4 cones in a big square on grass.
- Jog a lap of the square, then skip one side.
- Repeat for 12 minutes at an easy-steady effort.
- Walk 3 minutes at the end.
Coaching point
Steady and relaxed.
Safety: Drink water before and after, run in the cool part of the day, and stop if you feel dizzy. Thunder or lightning: go inside now and wait 30 minutes after the last one. After a hard day comes an easy day or a rest day, with 1 to 2 rest days a week. Eat a meal or snack before and after training.
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.
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