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Track follow-the-leader: one person leads a movement and the group copies. Swap the leader each time.
Noodle Hurdle Course
A family-built course of foam noodles a few inches off the ground to run over.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Rest foam noodles on cones or shoes, ankle height.
Core: As written. Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 10 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Foam noodles, cones or shoes
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Hurdles
The steps
How it works
- Rest foam noodles on cones or shoes, ankle height.
- Run over them with your lead knee up.
- If you touch one, it simply falls.
- Do 8 runs, then add one more noodle.
Coaching point
Knee up, keep running.
Safety: Use soft foam or fold-down hurdles set low for your age. Stop if your hips or hamstrings feel tight. If you fall and hit your head, stop and see a doctor.
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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