
Get the entire group in a straight line on the sideline. Second cones 21 metres from sideline. Fast feet while carrying out the following stretches. Hamstring, Groin (Knee up, then out 90degrees) Opposite way (Over the fence) Hip flexor (Right knee down, left hand up) Pendulum Swings (Right foot to left hand and all the way back), Alternate feet.
Turn the lads at the second cone after each stretch. On the way back in from each stretch the jog back to the first cone will increase each time, starting with a jog and finishing in a sprint. Try to focus the lads on the stretch. Finish with group squats where the lads count them out.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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