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How to plan a recovery training session the day after a game

What should I include in a recovery training session?

Ella HudsonCoach, England

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Tom BeanCoach, England

Hi Ella,

The day after a game, players can be achy and tight, so it is important to focus on mobility and get them moving again. Stretching, foam rolling and mobility exercises are an important starting place. Perhaps 30 minutes on the bike too will get them moving without too much exertion and pressure on tired joint and muscles.

I hope this helps

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