Warm Up – Back Leg Swings
Warming up prior to training and playing a match: Swing one leg backward repeatedly with control to activate the glutes and hip extensors.
Coaching points
- Keep posture upright.
- Swing the leg backward smoothly.
- Engage the glutes during movement.
- Control the return motion.
Common mistakes
- Arching the lower back excessively.
- Swinging too forcefully.
- Poor balance.
- Twisting the torso.
Action video
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Difficulty
Beginner
Duration
20 seconds
Repetitions
12 × 1 sets
Touches
0
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