Warm Up – Short Accelerations
Warming up prior to training and playing a match: Perform short controlled accelerations with quick powerful steps to prepare for sprinting and directional movement.
Coaching points
- Explode with quick first steps.
- Lean slightly forward during acceleration.
- Pump the arms aggressively.
- Stay light on the feet.
Common mistakes
- Standing too upright at the start.
- Heavy foot contact.
- Slow arm movement.
- Overstriding.
Action video
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Difficulty
Intermediate
Duration
10 seconds
Repetitions
1 × 2 sets
Touches
0
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