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Cam HughesCoach, United Kingdom

Hi Bontsi,

Here are some great warm-up and stretching drills to get your team ready for action:

Warm-Ups

1. Rats and Rabbits: This fun drill involves players reacting quickly to commands, promoting agility and speed. 1 View Drill.
2. Christmas Tree Drill: Set up cones in a zig-zag formation. Players run, side-step, and sprint between cones, increasing speed as they warm up. 2 View Drill.
3. Sumo Wrestlers: Players face each other and try to touch their partner's calves while avoiding being tagged. This drill enhances quick footwork and body awareness. 3 View Drill.
4. Footwork Warm-Up: Players jog around the court and perform various footwork patterns on command. This drill focuses on agility and quick direction changes. 4 View Drill.

Stretches

1. Dynamic Stretches: Incorporate movements like high knees, butt kicks, and lunges to dynamically stretch muscles while warming up.
2. Static Stretches: After the warm-up, focus on static stretches for major muscle groups:

• Hamstring Stretch: Sit on the ground, extend one leg, and reach for your toes.
• Quadriceps Stretch: Stand on one leg, pull the other foot towards your buttocks.
• Calf Stretch: Place hands on a wall, extend one leg back, and press the heel down.
• Shoulder Stretch: Bring one arm across your body and hold it with the other arm.

Feel free to integrate these drills and stretches into your sessions to ensure your players are well-prepared and injury-free.

Best of luck with your coaching!

Cam