SOCCER

This is a good exercise to incorporate into your warm up to develop flexibility.

Each player has a ball. The player sits on the ground and rolls the ball around the legs and back. The players fingertips must always be in contact with the ball. Reverse directions after each rotation.

This exercise will help stretch the hamstrings. Work for 60 seconds then move onto next warm up activity.

The coach should emphasize the following points:

• Never take your hands off the ball.
• Legs should be pressed against the ground, no bent knees
• Develop a rhythm to your movement.
• Start slowly then increase pace.