This is a good one to turn on the posterior shoulders. Simply grab the band and put some tension on it to make and hold a ring shape. Now take the entire ring through the figure-8 cycle as you stand on one foot or walk across the field. The challenge: to be strong while you're moving. Fun and functional.
Play as if Your Life Depends on It
Natural movement and living for the human animal
Crosswalk
This is a two-step movement. Take a diagonal step around your partner, then another to block their path. Just as you step in front, your partner takes her diagonal step and so on. We're still getting this one smoothed out, but once you get it dialed, it should flow smoothly across the field.
Band woodchop
This is a basic diagonal stroke with lateral rotation of the shoulder and gobs of participation by the hips and torso. Use a robust band along with some partner resistance.
Band heckle
Set up with the band around opposing ankles and move as desired. The only "rule" of this game is to keep the tension on the band. Heckle your partner with your movement. You'll be amazed how it pumps your lower body.
Band crawl
Get yourself a set of stretch bands. They're cheap and versatile. In this example, put one around ankles, the other around your wrists and start crawling.
Hip resist TVP
This one is advanced, but worth exploring. Get the rope wrapped and stabilized around your hips, then have your partner give you resistance. Try smooth resistance or heckles in standing or in hopping.
Plank with stretch band
This one is obvious. Be sure you've got your torso stabilized into a good plank position, then start your movement.
Over and under
Get your partner to set up with two golf club separators, one held high, the other low. Step or jump the low one, then duck under the higher one. This is basic bush and terrain navigation; over and under logs and bushes. It's also good for sport performance and it's fun too.
