Players perform their regular warm up routines based on running, jump rope and dynamic stretching.
Players rally together to warm up all strokes.
Coach prepares specific exercises to start improving from the beginning:
The first ten minutes of the practice are as important as the last 10 so a proper mental and physical approach is needed to improve skills.
The coach should pay attention to player's focus to ensure they have a professional attitude from the beginning of the session.
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