Sometimes the simplest things are the most engaging for kids. Think empty refrigerator carton vs. expensive, high-tech toy. We have a new game to try out with our CrossFit Kids classes, and hopefully the kids will respond by asking for it over and over again. It is easily adjustable for all age groups by varying the difficulty of the exercises. Divide the class into two teams. Let the teams come up with a name, maybe after well-known local sports teams, or with a current or recent rivalry or matchup (Super Bowl?).
Set-Up
Divide green room play area down the middle with same color cones. Then place different color cones at the opposite edges of playing area (like goals).
Rules of Play
The coach announces an exercise, and upon “go!” teams perform the exercise as fast and accurately as possible while getting to the other team’s side first (past the cones). The first team to have all its players behind the cones scores a point. Here are some exercises that work well: broad jumps, lunges, roving plank, high-knees, skipping, sprinting, side shuffling, karaoke, crab walk, duck walk, bear crawl, army crawl, frog hop. Standard movements can be incorporated by calling out, “Five squats then broad jump,” or, “Five push-ups then lunge.” Maybe try, “Three burpees then sprint.”
Warm Up- 10 Minutes
D&B Partner Band Sprints
10 Perfect Air Squats
Skill-5 Rounds
2 Minutes Double Unders
100m Row
WOD
"Switch"
