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Circuit buddies: go around the cone circuit together, cheering at each cone, then rest together.
Cone Circuit Intervals
Run around a cone circuit for 30 seconds, then walk for 30. Builds fitness in short, manageable bursts.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Set a loop of cones about 40 yards around.
Core: 30. Walk between rounds.
- Ages
- 10 to 14
- Time
- 15 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Cones
- Level · skill
- Developing · Digging
The steps
How it works
- Set a loop of cones about 40 yards around.
- Run the loop at a strong, steady pace for 30 seconds.
- Walk for 30 seconds.
- Do 2 blocks of 6 rounds with 2 minutes rest between.
Coaching point
Steady effort, easy walk.
Safety: Bring water, go at a pace where you can still talk, and stop if you feel dizzy, sick or have chest pain.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (15 seconds), Core (30), More (45). Walk between rounds.
Story
You are an explorer visiting every checkpoint.
My best
Beat your own count
Walk between rounds. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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