Colour Call Stretch Circle Cool Down

Objective

• -Lengthen the main muscle groups after work
• -Give players ownership of the cool down
• -Close the session calmly

Setup

1. 1A wide circle with players spaced an arm's length apart in a 12 x 12 yards area.
2. 2Use four different cone colours on the corners of the area.
3. 3One ball for the talking point.

How to play

1. 1Players take turns leading a stretch for the group.
2. 2Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds without bouncing.
3. 3The ball is passed to whoever speaks next.
4. 4The coach calls a colour and the group reacts and travels to it.
5. 5Last player to arrive each round picks the next colour — keep it light-hearted.

Progressions

• +Call two colours in sequence
• +Raise the demand once the group is consistently successful

Regressions

• -Point as well as call the colour
• -Simplify the area or the service until success returns

Variations

• -Colours mean a skill instead of a direction
• -Run the practice on the opposite side of the pitch

Common mistakes

• -Rushing through the holds
• -Coach doing all the talking
• -Watching the ball and missing the call