Mirror Walk and Talk Cool Down

Pitch diagram

Objectives

• -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. 2Face players in two lines five yards apart with a ball each.
3. 3A few balls for light passing on the loop.

Coaching instructions

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. 4One line leads a movement and the opposite line copies it exactly.
5. 5Swap leaders every 45 seconds so everybody leads.

Common mistakes

• -Racing the loop
• -Skipping the cool down entirely
• -Copying late instead of reacting