Stretching – calf bent knee stretch
Player bends the back knee while keeping the heel down to stretch the lower calf and Achilles area. This drill improves calf flexibility and ankle mobility after training.
Equipment
Wall or support
Coaching points
- Keep the heel down
- Bend the back knee gently
- Hold the stretch without bouncing
- Keep breathing steady
Common mistakes
- Lifting the heel
- Forcing the knee too far forward
- Bouncing during the stretch
- Turning the foot outward
Action video
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Difficulty
Beginner
Duration
30 seconds
Repetitions
1 × 2 sets
Touches
0
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