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