Players are divided into 2 groups. Line ups are about 5 yards apart. Players follow a prompt from Coaches or Captains to do a specific dynamic stretch such as 'opening gates' 'closing gates' 'high knees' while moving up to the next cone and then jogging back to the back of the line.
Ensure players stay in full control of the motions and take their time when doing the stretches. Players should not rush through the movements. They should run back to the back of the line rather than walking back and then resting while they are in the line.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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