A pacing activity that teaches running at a controlled pace -
Split your team into groups of 5-12 runners of roughly equal
ability. - Give each group a baton. - Have kids run in a single-
file line at a slow pace. - While running, kids pass the baton
back so it travels to the end of the line. - After getting the
baton, the last runner sprints to the front of the line. - Once
at the front, this new leader begins passing the baton back, and
so on. - For a more playful version, decide on a subject
category (e.g. colors) and have each runner call out something
that falls within that category as they sprint to the front of
the line. - The purpose of the baton is to help keep the group
together, but ultimately it is the leader's job to keep the line
intact by maintaining the established pace. - The line pace
should be a slow jog due to the amount of sprinting in the
activity. - Make sure the line stays together. - Coaches can run
with the group to help maintain the line and the pace. Duration
/ Reps: Run 1/4 mile-1