Difficulty:
(Moderate)
Four Squares Challenge
Grade 3–8
Pairs Players
8–12 min
Focus
Agility • Coordination • Personal Best
Set-up
Create four equal squares on the floor. Partners work together with one performing while the other counts repetitions.
How to Play
Participants complete a series of footwork challenges for 15-second intervals before switching roles. Suggested progressions: forward and back, side-to-side slaloms, diagonal patterns, personal challenge rounds. Partners encourage one another to improve throughout.
Rules
Stay inside the squares.
Count honestly.
Encourage your partner.
Focus on form, not just speed.
Keep It Going
Increase interval time.
Create competition brackets.
Student-designed patterns.
Blindfolded challenge.
ESY Modification
- Slow movements for younger groups.
- Larger squares.
- Seated counting partner.
- Fewer footwork variations.