Stretching – child pose stretch
Player sits back toward the heels with arms extended forward to stretch the lower back, hips, and shoulders. This drill is useful for cooldown and relaxation after training.
Equipment
Exercise mat
Coaching points
- Reach arms forward
- Sit hips back gently
- Relax the neck
- Breathe slowly
Common mistakes
- Forcing hips down
- Tensing shoulders
- Holding breath
- Rushing the hold
Action video
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Difficulty
Beginner
Duration
30 seconds
Repetitions
1 × 1 sets
Touches
0
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