Bringing the body down safely and helping it recover after training
25 drillsA gentle jog to gradually lower the heart rate after training. The first step of any cool-down....
Slow walking with deep breaths to calm the body. Teaches bringing the heart rate down steadily....
A held static stretch for the hamstrings after exercise. Helps the muscles relax and recover....
Hold a standing quad stretch on each leg. Eases the front-thigh muscles worked hard in sprints and s...
Lean into a calf stretch, holding gently. Relaxes the lower legs after all the running....
Gentle held stretches for the hips and groin. Eases the areas most used in kicking and turning....
A full sequence of held stretches covering the main muscle groups. The standard post-training stretc...
Gentle juggling at low intensity to wind down with the ball. A relaxed, enjoyable way to finish....
Assisted stretches with a partner for a deeper, controlled stretch. Teaches safe partner stretching....
Roll the main muscle groups to ease tightness. Teaches self-massage for recovery (great for older yo...
Slow, deep breaths sitting or standing to calm the nervous system. Helps the body switch from work t...
Easy, flowing joint movements to keep the body loose. A calm way to maintain mobility after effort....
Walk and chat about the session while the body recovers. Combines recovery with team reflection....
Gentle twists and reaches to ease the back. Relieves the spine after all the twisting and turning....
Slow ankle circles and flexes to keep the joints supple. Cares for the ankles that take a pounding....
Gentle rolls and stretches for the shoulders and neck. Releases tension from heading and physical pl...
Relaxed passing at walking pace to wind down with the ball. A gentle, social way to finish....
Build the routine of drinking water and refuelling after training. Teaches recovery off the pitch to...
Lying-down held stretches for the legs in a relaxed position. A calm, low-effort recovery stretch....
A short group reflection on what went well and what to work on. Combines mental cool-down with learn...
A gentle circuit of mobility moves at low intensity. Keeps the body moving while it recovers....
A held kneeling stretch for the hip flexors. Eases the muscles tightened by sprinting and kicking....
A final slow walk to fully bring the body to rest. The closing action of a complete cool-down....
A complete jog-stretch-breathe sequence to finish every session right. The all-in-one cool-down rout...
A low-key, fun keep-ball at gentle pace to end on a smile. Brings the body down while keeping it enj...