Count-Up 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. 2Give every player a home cone and a ball.
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. 4Start on the whistle and count reps out loud as a group.
5. 5The squad has three attempts to beat its own total.

Progressions

• +Shorten the time window
• +Raise the demand once the group is consistently successful

Regressions

• -Lengthen the window and lower the target
• -Simplify the area or the service until success returns

Variations

• -Split into two teams and compare totals
• -Run the practice on the opposite side of the pitch

Common mistakes

• -Rushing through the holds
• -Coach doing all the talking
• -Counting sloppy reps to inflate the score