Every exercise, with full instructions
33 exercises 路 170 steps 路 nothing held back
This is the whole library the app draws from, written for an 8–12 year old to follow
without a coach standing over them. In the app these steps are timed and read aloud one at a
time; here they are, all of them, to read before you download anything.
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Warmup
Soccer
Football
Track
Cardio
Plyometrics
Strength
Balance
Cooldown
Dynamic Warmup
Warmup
8 min
Do it Jog in place for 1 minute to get your heart rate up.
Do it High knees: lift each knee up to your belly button while jogging, for 30 seconds.
Do it Butt kicks: kick your heels up toward your butt while jogging, for 30 seconds.
Do it Leg swings: hold a wall or fence, swing each leg forward and back 10 times.
Do it Arm circles: big circles forward 10 times, then backward 10 times.
Do it Hip circles: hands on hips, make big circles with your hips, 10 each way.
Do it Lateral shuffles: side-step quickly back and forth, for 30 seconds.
Cone Dribbling
Soccer
12 min 路 3 sets
馃弳 Tracks a personal record: Fastest cone run
Set up Set up 5 cones (or water bottles, shoes, anything!) in a straight line, about 3 feet apart.
Do it Dribble through them using only the inside of your foot. Go slow and controlled first.
Do it Come back through using the outside of your foot.
Do it Rest 30 seconds, then repeat. Try to go a little faster each set.
Tip Bonus: time yourself and try to beat your record!
First Touch Drill
Soccer
10 min
Do it Toss the ball up in the air about head height. Let it drop.
Do it Stop the ball dead with the sole (bottom) of your foot before it bounces twice.
Do it Then try stopping it with the inside of your foot.
Do it Do 15 reps each foot. The goal is a soft, controlled touch, not kicking it away.
Tip Challenge: toss higher and try to chest-trap it, then foot trap before it bounces.
Inside/Outside Dribble
Soccer
10 min
Do it In an open space, dribble forward tapping the ball with the inside of your right foot, then the outside.
Tip Inside tap, outside tap, inside tap, outside tap. Keep a rhythm.
Do it Do this for 20 yards, then turn around and come back.
Do it Repeat 4 times, then switch to your left foot.
Tip This improves your ball control and makes you harder to defend.
Juggling Practice
Soccer
10 min
馃弳 Tracks a personal record: Best juggling streak
Do it Drop the ball, let it bounce once, then kick it up with the top of your foot (laces). Catch it. Repeat.
Do it Once you feel comfortable, try to kick it twice before catching it.
Tip Keep your foot flat when you kick. Imagine your foot is a shelf the ball sits on.
Tip Count your best streak! Write it down and try to beat it tomorrow.
Do it If you get good, try alternating feet: right, left, right, left.
Shooting Practice
Soccer
10 min
Set up Set up a goal (use cones or pick a spot on a wall/fence).
Do it Start 10 feet away. Shoot using your laces and make sure you follow through!
Do it Take 10 shots from straight on, then 10 from the left side, then 10 from the right.
Tip After each shot, jog to get the ball. Don't just walk!
Tip Try aiming for corners (low left, low right) instead of straight at the middle.
Wall Passing
Soccer
10 min
Set up Stand about 6 feet from a wall or rebounder.
Do it Pass the ball firmly against the wall with the inside of your foot.
Do it Control the return with your opposite foot. Soft touch!
Do it Try 20 passes with your right foot, then 20 with your left foot.
Do it Move back a few feet once you're comfortable and repeat.
Catching Drills
10 min
Do it Toss a football up and catch with just your fingertips, not your palms.
Do it Run 5 yards, turn around, catch a toss. Eyes on the ball the whole time, not the catcher.
Do it Try catching while looking away, then turning at the last second.
Do it 10 catches straight on, then run routes and catch: 5 cuts left, 5 cuts right.
Tip Remember: catch the ball, THEN tuck it in. Don't tuck early!
Football Agility
10 min
Set up Set up 4 cones in a square about 5 yards apart.
Do it Sprint forward to the first cone, shuffle sideways to the second, backpedal to the third, shuffle back to start.
Tip This is called a 4-corner drill. It's used by real NFL players!
Do it Do 4 rounds, resting 30 seconds between each.
Tip Try to keep your hips low and stay on the balls of your feet. No flat-footed running!
Route Running
10 min
Set up Set up 2 cones: one where you start, one 10 yards ahead.
Do it Run hard to the cone, then cut sharply to the right (out route). Raise your hands like you're catching.
Do it Jog back. Repeat, this time cutting to the left.
Do it Do 6 reps each direction. Focus on planting your outside foot hard before cutting.
Tip Advanced: add a third cone and practice a corner route. Go straight, then cut out at 45掳.
Running Form Drills
Track
10 min
Do it A-skips: march forward with an exaggerated knee drive, skipping. 20 yards.
Do it B-skips: same as A-skips, but kick your leg out at the top. 20 yards.
Do it High knees: sprint in place driving knees as high as possible, for 20 seconds.
Do it Butt kicks: sprint in place kicking heels to your butt, for 20 seconds.
Do it Straight-leg bounds: jump forward off alternate feet with straight legs. 20 yards. Rest, repeat 2x.
Track Sprints
Track
12 min
馃弳 Tracks a personal record: Fastest 50 yards
Set up Find a straight path: a driveway, sidewalk, or field works great.
Set up Mark a 50-yard distance (about 45 steps).
Do it Sprint at full effort from one end to the other.
Do it Walk back slowly. This is your rest period.
Do it Do 6 sprints. Rest 1 minute after every 2 sprints. Focus on FORM: drive your knees up, pump your arms!
Agility Ladder Work
Cardio
10 min
Set up No ladder? Use chalk or tape on the ground to make 10 boxes, each about 18 inches.
Do it Run through stepping one foot in each box as fast as you can.
Do it Try lateral shuffles: step side to side through each box.
Do it Try the in-in-out-out pattern: both feet in, both feet out the sides, repeat.
Do it Rest 20 seconds between each pass. Do 3 passes of each pattern.
Bike Ride
Cardio
20 min
Set up Gear up: helmet on, no shortcuts!
Do it Ride at a comfortable pace for the first 5 minutes to warm up your legs.
Do it For the middle 10 minutes, try to go a little faster. You should be breathing harder.
Do it Cool down the last 5 minutes at an easy pace.
Tip Try to explore a slightly different route each time!
Sprint Intervals
Cardio
12 min
Set up Find a flat area: a backyard, street, or park works great.
Set up Mark a start and end point about 30-40 yards apart.
Do it Sprint as FAST as you can from one end to the other.
Do it Walk back slowly. This is your rest.
Do it Do 8 sprints total. Rest 45 seconds after every 2 sprints.
Suicide Sprints
Cardio
10 min
馃弳 Tracks a personal record: Fastest suicide
Set up Set up 4 cones in a line: 5 yards, 10 yards, 15 yards, and 20 yards from your start.
Do it Sprint to the first cone, touch it (or the ground), sprint back to start.
Do it Sprint to the second cone, back to start. Then third, then fourth.
Do it That's 1 full suicide. Rest 45 seconds and repeat.
Tip Try to complete 3-4 suicides. These are tough, so give everything!
Box Jumps
Plyometrics
8 min 路 3脳8
馃弳 Tracks a personal record: Highest box
Set up Find a sturdy box, step, or ledge about 12-18 inches high.
Form Stand about 1 foot in front. Bend your knees, swing your arms back.
Form Explode up: swing arms forward, jump, and land SOFTLY on top with bent knees.
Form Step back down (don't jump down). Reset and go again.
Do it Do 8 jumps, rest 30 seconds, repeat 3 times. LAND SOFT, no loud thuds!
Broad Jumps
Plyometrics
8 min 路 3脳6
馃弳 Tracks a personal record: Longest broad jump
Form Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Bend your knees and swing arms back.
Form Jump as FAR forward as you can. Use your arms to help propel you.
Form Land softly with both feet, knees bent like a shock absorber.
Tip Mark where you landed. Try to beat your distance each jump!
Do it Do 6 jumps, rest 30 seconds, repeat 3 times.
Jump Squats
Plyometrics
8 min 路 3脳10
Form Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing slightly out.
Form Lower into a squat with thighs parallel to the ground and chest up.
Form Explode up and jump as high as you can!
Tip Land softly back in the squat position. Don't let your knees cave in.
Do it Do 10 jump squats, rest 30 seconds, repeat 3 sets.
Lateral Bounds
Plyometrics
8 min 路 3脳8
Form Stand on your right foot. Bend your knee slightly.
Form Jump sideways to the left, landing on your LEFT foot only. Balance for 1 second.
Form Then jump back to the right, landing on your RIGHT foot. That's 1 rep.
Tip Keep your chest up and land soft. Pretend the floor is hot!
Do it Do 8 total bounds, rest 30 seconds, repeat 3 times.
Bodyweight Squats
Strength
6 min 路 3脳12
Form Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointed out slightly.
Form Stretch your arms out in front for balance.
Form Sit back and down like you're sitting into a chair. Chest stays up!
Form Lower until thighs are parallel to the ground (or as low as comfortable).
Do it Drive through your heels to stand back up. Do 12, rest 30 seconds, 3 sets.
Burpees
Strength
6 min 路 3脳6
Form Stand up straight. Drop hands to the floor, jump feet back to a plank.
Form Do one push-up (or skip it if you're tired).
Form Jump feet back to your hands, then explode up: jump and clap overhead!
Tip Land soft, immediately go into the next one.
Do it Do 6, rest 40 seconds, repeat 3 sets. These are HARD but make you super athletic!
Mountain Climbers
Strength
6 min 路 3脳20 sec
Form Start in a push-up position with arms straight and body flat like a board.
Form Drive your right knee toward your chest, then quickly switch: left knee in, right leg out.
Form Keep alternating fast, like you're running in place horizontally.
Tip Keep hips down. Don't let your butt stick up in the air.
Do it Go for 20 seconds, rest 20 seconds. Repeat 3 times. It should burn!
Plank Hold
Strength
5 min 路 3脳30 sec
馃弳 Tracks a personal record: Longest plank
Form Get in push-up position. Drop to your forearms with elbows under shoulders.
Form Body should be straight from head to heels, like a wooden plank.
Tip Squeeze your belly button toward your spine. Don't hold your breath!
Do it Hold for 30 seconds. Rest 20 seconds. Repeat 3 times.
Tip Too easy? Lift one foot off the ground to make it harder.
Push-Ups
Strength
6 min 路 3脳10
馃弳 Tracks a personal record: Most push-ups in a set
Form Start in a plank: hands slightly wider than shoulders, body in a straight line.
Form Lower your chest to just above the ground. Keep elbows at a 45掳 angle, not flared wide.
Form Push back up to start. That's 1 rep.
Tip Keep your core tight the whole time. No sagging hips!
Do it Do 10, rest 30 seconds, repeat 3 sets. Can't do 10? Do 5 on your knees. That's great too!
Tricep Dips
Strength
6 min 路 3脳10
Set up Find a sturdy chair, bench, or low step. Sit on the edge.
Form Put your hands next to your hips, fingers pointing forward.
Form Slide your butt off the edge, legs out in front with knees slightly bent.
Form Bend elbows and lower yourself down until elbows reach 90掳.
Do it Push back up to start. That's 1 rep. Do 10, rest 30 seconds, 3 sets.
Walking Lunges
Strength
6 min 路 3脳10 each leg
Form Stand tall, feet together. Step your right foot forward about 2 feet.
Form Lower your back knee toward the ground. Front thigh should be parallel to the floor.
Form Push up through your front heel and bring your back foot forward. That's 1 rep.
Tip Keep your chest up and don't let your front knee go past your toes.
Do it Do 10 lunges each leg, rest 30 seconds, repeat 3 sets.
Calf Raises
Balance
5 min 路 3脳15
Form Stand tall, feet hip-width apart. Hold a wall or chair if you need help balancing.
Do it Toes pointing straight ahead: rise onto your tiptoes as high as you can, then slowly lower. Do 15 reps.
Do it Turn your toes OUT (heels together, like a V) and do 15 more.
Do it Turn your toes IN (pigeon-toed) and do a final 15. Different angles hit different parts of your calf!
Tip Rest 30 seconds between each set of 15. Go slow on the way down, that's where the real work happens.
Carioca Steps
Balance
6 min
Set up Stand sideways to the direction you're going to travel. Pick a 15-20 yard path.
Form Cross your right foot OVER your left, then step your left foot out to the side.
Form Next cross your right foot BEHIND your left, then step your left foot out again.
Tip Keep alternating over-behind-over-behind as you travel sideways. Hips stay facing forward the whole time.
Do it Go 15-20 yards, then switch directions and lead with your left foot going back.
Do it Do 4 total passes (2 each direction), moving a little faster once you feel confident.
Duck Walks
Balance
5 min 路 3脳15 yd
Form Squat down like you're sitting in a low chair, thighs about parallel to the ground.
Tip Keep your chest up and hands out in front (or on your hips) for balance.
Form Waddle forward one small step at a time, staying low the whole way, like a duck!
Do it Walk 15 yards forward, then waddle backward 15 yards to reset.
Do it Rest 30 seconds, repeat 3 times. Burns your legs but builds serious hip and knee control.
Single-Leg Balance
Balance
5 min
馃弳 Tracks a personal record: Longest single-leg balance
Form Stand on your right foot, arms out to your sides like airplane wings.
Do it Hold as still as you can for 30 seconds. Pick a spot on the wall to stare at, it helps!
Do it Switch to your left foot and hold for 30 seconds.
Do it Level up: try closing your eyes for 10 seconds on each foot.
Do it Level up more: bend your standing knee slightly and hold 30 seconds each leg.
Tip Do 2 full rounds (both legs, all challenges).
Cool Down Stretch
Cooldown
8 min
Do it Quad stretch: stand on one leg, pull your other heel to your butt. Hold 20 seconds each leg.
Do it Hamstring stretch: sit on the ground, legs out, reach toward your toes. Hold 30 seconds.
Do it Hip flexor stretch: kneel on one knee, lean your hips forward. Hold 20 seconds each side.
Do it Seated butterfly: sit with feet together, press knees toward the ground. Hold 30 seconds.
Do it Shoulder cross: pull one arm across your chest, hold with the other. 20 seconds each arm.
Do it Child's pose: kneel and reach arms forward, rest forehead down. Hold 30 seconds. Breathe slow!
Hip Mobility
Cooldown
6 min
Do it Hip circles: hands on hips, make big slow circles, 10 each direction.
Do it Pigeon pose: from push-up position, bring right knee to right wrist, extend left leg back. Hold 30 seconds.
Do it Switch legs. Hold 30 seconds.
Do it Deep squat hold: feet slightly wider than hips, squat all the way down, hold for 30 seconds.
Do it Lateral lunge stretch: step wide right, bend right knee, keep left leg straight. Hold 20 seconds each side.