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Strong-base game: hold a low, balanced base on all fours while a partner counts slowly. No contact. Swap.
Top Position on a Dummy
Learn the referee's top position and where your hands and knees go.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Kneel beside a rolled blanket as if it were a wrestler.
Core: 5. Beat your own steadiest base.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Gym or court
- Bring
- Mat, rolled blanket or dummy
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Riding & Control
The steps
How it works
- Kneel beside a rolled blanket as if it were a wrestler.
- One hand on the near elbow, the other arm around the waist.
- Knee beside the hip, weight forward.
- Set the position 20 times.
Coaching point
Hand on elbow, arm around waist.
Safety: Use a clean mat or soft carpet with space around you. Stop if anything hurts.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (hold 3 seconds), Core (5), More (8). Beat your own steadiest base.
Story
You are a turtle with a strong shell.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own steadiest base. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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