Mobility Flow Cool Down

Objective

• -Bring heart rates down gradually
• -Move through a full range of motion
• -End the session calmly and positively

Setup

1. 1Circle of players with plenty of space each.
2. 2Balls placed to the side, one used for the reflection round.
3. 3Coach in the middle leading the flow.

How to play

1. 1Two minutes of easy jogging and skipping in the circle.
2. 2Five mobility movements: hip openers, calf rocks, hamstring sweeps, shoulder circles, spinal twists.
3. 3Pass the ball around the circle and each player names one thing they learned.

Progressions

• +Add a partner mobility routine
• +Players lead a movement each

Regressions

• -Fewer movements held longer
• -Walk instead of jog

Variations

• -Reflection in pairs
• -Add a fun juggling challenge to finish

Common mistakes

• -Rushing straight to the car park
• -Static stretching while cold and stiff
• -Skipping the reflection