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Two Player Ball Sit Ups


Exercise Objectives:
This is a good exercise to incorporate into your warm up. It develops both flexibility and coordination.
 
Field Preparation
   2 Players
   Area 5 x 5 Yards
   1 Ball
 
Coaching Pointers:
This is a good exercise to incorporate into your warm up. It develops both flexibility and coordination. This is also a good exercise for developing the abdominal muscles.

One ball per pair. Both players sit facing each other on the ground. The players alternate handing the ball to each other. Each time the ball is handed, the player with the ball must extend backwards and touch the ball on the ground. (lying full stretch). The player then sits back up with the ball and hands the ball to their partner to perform.

Work for 2 minutes then move onto next warm up activity. 

The coach should emphasize the following points:
  • Never throw the ball to your partner, always hand it over..
  • Develop a rhythm to your movement.
  • Start slowly then increase pace.







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