Partner 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. 2Pair players up and give each pair one ball and a home cone.
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. 4Partners start together and take it in turns to lead the movement.
5. 5Pairs count how many clean reps they complete together in two minutes.

Progressions

• +Swap partners every round
• +Raise the demand once the group is consistently successful

Regressions

• -Coach works with the pair that needs support
• -Simplify the area or the service until success returns

Variations

• -Run it in threes with one player resting and coaching
• -Run the practice on the opposite side of the pitch

Common mistakes

• -Rushing through the holds
• -Coach doing all the talking
• -One partner doing all the work