Get juniors into simple a warm up routine. Start off by loosening ankles, then jogging, then dynamic stretches working upwards from the legs. Make it more fun for youngest players by using animals etc: - Sidesteps like a crab - Kangaroo and Frog jumps - Hands and Feet like monkeys - Lunge and plant the rice - Zig Zag like a cat - Sprint like a cheetah etc.... Progression: 1) ball per player dribbling across. 2) Bullrush
Get the team to stay in 1 line, and either coach or someone sensible sets a steady pace.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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