Cool-Down Activity
1. Light Jog around the oval
After the training session or match, the player should cover himself or herself up to keep warm. The first part of the cool down session involves low intensity running.
2. Static Stretching:
Stretching exercises for the leg muscles (hamstrings, quadriceps etc.) should be done in the second part of the cool down session, as high rate of football related injuries affect the lower extremities of the body. The player should spend stretch 2-3 minutes stretching these muscles.
Hold for 15-20 seconds
After the training session or match, the player should cover himself or herself up to keep warm. The first part of the cool down session involves low intensity running.
- Length - At least 10 - 15 minutes
- Tempo - Slow gentle jogging, no sharp changes of direction
2. Static Stretching:
Stretching exercises for the leg muscles (hamstrings, quadriceps etc.) should be done in the second part of the cool down session, as high rate of football related injuries affect the lower extremities of the body. The player should spend stretch 2-3 minutes stretching these muscles.
Hold for 15-20 seconds
- Two Leg Hamstring Stretch
- Standing Quadriceps stretch
- Groin Stretch
- Standing Calf Stretch
- Lower Back Stretch
- Shoulder Stretch