Stretching – hip flexor lunge stretch
Player kneels in a lunge position and gently shifts forward to stretch the hip flexor. This drill improves hip mobility and reduces tightness from sprinting and kicking.
Equipment
Exercise mat
Coaching points
- Keep torso upright
- Shift hips forward gently
- Squeeze the back glute
- Keep front knee aligned
Common mistakes
- Overarching the lower back
- Pushing too aggressively
- Front knee collapsing inward
- Losing balance
Action video
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Difficulty
Beginner
Duration
30 seconds
Repetitions
1 × 2 sets
Touches
0
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