Colour Call Walk and Talk Cool Down

Objective

• -Bring the heart rate down gradually
• -Reflect on the session while moving
• -Finish with the group together

Setup

1. 1A gentle walking loop marked with cones in a 24 x 12 yards area.
2. 2Use four different cone colours on the corners of the area.
3. 3A few balls for light passing on the loop.

How to play

1. 1Players walk the loop in small groups at conversation pace.
2. 2Each group answers one reflection question from the coach.
3. 3Finish in a circle with light stretching.
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

• -Racing the loop
• -Skipping the cool down entirely
• -Watching the ball and missing the call