Wave 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 26 x 14 yards area.
2. 2Form three waves of players behind the start line.
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. 4Each wave sets off two seconds after the one in front.
5. 5Every wave completes six journeys before the practice ends.

Progressions

• +Reduce the gap between waves
• +Raise the demand once the group is consistently successful

Regressions

• -Increase the gap and slow the tempo
• -Simplify the area or the service until success returns

Variations

• -Back wave starts facing away and turns on the whistle
• -Run the practice on the opposite side of the pitch

Common mistakes

• -Racing the loop
• -Skipping the cool down entirely
• -Waves bunching into one crowd