Inside the Practice
The Watford Circle warm up emphasizes a variety of dynamic stretching.
Mark a circle with cones approximately 20 yards in diameter.
Warm Up Sequence:
• Start with a slow jog around the circle.
• Players perform High Kicks.
• Players perform High Kicks with a Trunk Twist.
• Players Jog into center, jump up and give a team mate a high five.
• Players perform Groin Stretch – Open the Gate.
• Players perform Groin Stretch – Close the Gate.
• Players Jog into center, jump up shoulder to shoulder with a team mate.
• Players perform Forward and Backward Skips.
• Players perform Rainbows.
• Players jump forward, then backwards and sprint to center.
• Players perform Bunny Hops then sprint to center.
• Players perform head fakes (side on stance) then sprint to center.
Field Organization
- Practice Area: 20 Yards Diameter Circle.
- Equipment: Cones
- Skill Level: All Age Groups
- Clipboard: Print for Practice
