Warm Up – High Knees
Warming up prior to training and playing a match: Run in place or forward while driving the knees upward rapidly with quick foot contact.
Coaching points
- Drive the knees high with quick rhythm.
- Stay light on the toes.
- Pump the arms naturally.
- Keep posture upright.
Common mistakes
- Leaning backward excessively.
- Heavy ground contact.
- Low knee height.
- Slow arm movement.
Action video
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Difficulty
Beginner
Duration
20 seconds
Repetitions
12 × 1 sets
Touches
0
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