Before a soccer game or
practice, players
should stretch as part
of their warm-up.
Stretching loosens up
the body, helps warm the
muscles, and allows the
joints to operate
through their maximum
range of motion without
injury. A cool down
helps return the muscle
fibers to pre-exercise
condition.
The Warm Up and Cool
Down section provides an
in depth look into how
and
why warm ups are
important in preparing
the body for a higher
energy production
and preventing injury.
This sections also
provides you with a
large variety of
stretching techniques
and a selection of games
you can use to make your
warm ups fun and
different for each
session.
Warm Up's should be fun,
practical and prepare
the players for the
activity ahead.
Correct Stretching 14 Stretching
Exercises Cool Down's Fun Warm Up Games
The Team Warm Up
Dynamic Stretching
Two Player Warm Ups
Practice Warm Up's Pre- Game Warm Up's Chain Relay
Odds and Evens Circle Sprints
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