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Mat follow-the-leader: one person leads a movement and the group copies. Swap the leader each time.
Log Rolls and Crawls
Fun movement basics on the mat: log rolls, army crawls and bear crawls.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Core: As written. Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Small room
- Bring
- Mat
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Conditioning
The steps
How it works
- Log roll the length of the mat with arms overhead.
- Army crawl back on your forearms.
- Bear crawl the length again.
- Do 3 rounds with rest between.
Coaching point
Smooth and steady.
Safety: Use a clean mat or soft carpet with space around you. Stop if anything hurts.
Step by step
The drill in 3 frames
Log roll the length of the mat with arms overhead.
Army crawl back on your forearms.
Bear crawl the length again.
- Run or crawl
- Steps
- Faint: already done
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 mat 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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