Warm up

Cards (6)

  • pulse raising 

    Gradually increase heart rate
  • Mobility 

    Move joints through full range of movements
  • Stretching
    Static and dymanic to increase elasticity of muscles, tendons and ligaments
  • Dynamic movement

    Change of speed and direction
  • Skill rehearsal 

    Practising skills used in games
  • Benefits :
    -increase the temperature of muscles which can help reduce injury
    -increase the speed of muscle contraction
    -increase flexibility of the muscles
    -increase range of motion at the joints
    -increase pliability of tendons and ligaments
    -increase HR and temperature of the blood which can all help maximise training intensity and duration
    -increase gas exchange
    -increase blood flow
    -increase oxygen delivery to working muscles
    -increase removal of co2