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Relaxed Lap Form
Learn to run a lap with relaxed shoulders and an even stride.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Jog one lap thinking only about loose shoulders.
Core: 8. Compare only with your own last run.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 10 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Track or loop
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Endurance
The steps
How it works
- Jog one lap thinking only about loose shoulders.
- Walk half a lap.
- Jog another lap thinking about quiet feet.
- Do 3 laps in total.
Coaching point
Loose up top, light below.
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.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a time: Less (5 minutes), Core (8), More (12). Compare only with your own last run.
Story
You are on a gentle adventure to find the best view.
My best
Beat your own count
Compare only with your own last run. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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