Stretching – world's greatest stretch
Player moves into a deep lunge position and rotates the upper body to open the hips, hamstrings, groin, and thoracic spine. This drill is useful as a full-body mobility stretch before or after training.
Equipment
Exercise mat
Coaching points
- Step into a long lunge
- Keep the front foot flat
- Rotate slowly through the upper back
- Move with control
Common mistakes
- Rushing the movement
- Letting the hips sag
- Front heel lifting
- Rotating only the neck
Action video
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Difficulty
Intermediate
Duration
40 seconds
Repetitions
4 × 2 sets
Touches
0
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