Stretch & Reflect Cool Down

Objective

• -Bring the heart rate down gradually
• -Stretch the main muscle groups
• -Reflect on the session topic

Setup

1. 1Gather the group in a circle.
2. 2One ball between two players.
3. 3Coach in the middle so everyone can hear.

How to play

1. 1Two minutes of easy jogging and light passing.
2. 2Stretch calves, hamstrings, quads, hip flexors and glutes for 20 seconds each side.
3. 3Finish with three questions about the session.

Progressions

• +Players lead their favourite stretch
• +Add a player of the session vote

Regressions

• -Walk and talk lap for younger players

Variations

• -Circle of praise
• -One-skill homework challenge

Common mistakes

• -Skipping the cool down when time is short
• -Coach talking too long
• -Stretching cold muscles