Skipping and Running Variations
Running variations to activate the lower body: high knees, butt kicks, side shuffles and backward running.
How to play
- A 15–20-meter (50–65 ft) straight.
- Low high knees down and back.
- Butt kicks down and back.
- Side shuffle and backward running.
- Finish with a gradual acceleration.
Rules
- Eyes forward.
- Active arms.
Variations
Easier
10-meter distance.
Standard
20 meters with five variations.
Harder
Link two variations in the same straight.
Adaptations
- Knee problems: easy running without high knees.
- Limited mobility: exercises in place.
Learning goals
- Activate the leg muscles.
- Improve running technique.
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