Warm Up – Calf Raises
Warming up prior to training and playing a match: Rise onto the balls of the feet repeatedly with controlled movement to activate the calves and ankles.
Coaching points
- Lift the heels evenly.
- Control the lowering phase.
- Stay balanced and upright.
- Use full ankle range of motion.
Common mistakes
- Dropping heels too quickly.
- Rolling the ankles outward.
- Using momentum.
- Incomplete range of motion.
Action video
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Difficulty
Beginner
Duration
30 seconds
Repetitions
12 × 1 sets
Touches
0
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