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Cone Pursuit
– This competitive and challenging game needs two young athletes. Designate one as the rabbit and the other as the hound. Cones of some sort are needed for this exercise. Set a handful of cones up in any arrangement desired. (more...)

Speed Bumps – In this agility drill, the emphasis is on rhythm and balance training alongside agility. And, like almost all the drills posted in these sections, it can be easily adapted to young athletes of all ages and skill levels. (more...)

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Monkey Race
– This exercise is fun for younger kids but can easily challenge all age groups. All you need is one ball per young athlete. (more...)

Leaning Tower of Pisa – Now let's move to a three-person exercise which not only teaches balance skills but also builds trust between the participants.  (more...)

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Circle Catch
For quick hands, “Circle Catch” is even more challenging than “Drop and Catch.” Although this drill may be quite challenging, with a little practice it is achievable for athletes about 10 years old and up. (more...)

Seeing Double – “Seeing Double” is a quick reaction and focus-enhancing exercise that features one young athlete tossing two balls to a partner at the same time.  (more...)

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To Pump or Not to Pump
It may sound basic, but some kids need to be shown how to pump their arms in order to run faster. Studies show that arm pumping speeds up stride rate or how fast the legs pump.(more...)

Steal a Ball This next one is a real favorite. Have four or more kids put four tennis balls each inside a small bucket or Frisbee turned upside down. (more...)

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EQUIPMENT TO HELP PREVENT CHILD OBESITY 


EQUIPMENT TO HELP PREVENT CHILD OBESITY 

Flex Cones have two advantages over normal cones.  The first is safety since they collapse easily. (more...)

Ideal for developing running, recovery and decision-making skills. (more...)

 

EQUIPMENT TO HELP PREVENT CHILD OBESITY

EQUIPMENT TO HELP PREVENT CHILD OBESITY

The KidzLadder is specifically designed with kids in mind: colorful and just the right size. (more...)

These lightweight yet sturdy hurdles are ideal for many plyometric exercises.  (more...)

 

EQUIPMENT TO HELP PREVENT CHILD OBESITY

EQUIPMENT TO HELP PREVENT CHILD OBESITY

Rock balls bounce in moderately unpredictable and therefore challenging directions.  (more...) 

 Agility and quickness is the name of the game for all sports and physical activities.  (more...)

 

EQUIPMENT TO HELP PREVENT CHILD OBESITY

EQUIPMENT TO HELP PREVENT CHILD OBESITY

The Power Resist System trains players to become better athletes through overspeed training.  (more...)

The Quick Release Sprinter is a breakthrough in speed and accleration training.  (more...)

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