Cool-Down & Static Stretch
A five-minute wind-down: easy jog, then a held stretch through calves, hamstrings, quads, hips and groin while the coach recaps the session.
- 5 min
- 4–24 players
Cool-down · All ages
Walking Recovery & Breathing
Three minutes of walking with long breathing to bring the heart rate down, then a short team huddle to close the session.
- Duration
- 4 min
- Players
- 4–24
- Space
- Any open space
- Fitness
Coaching points
- Walk, do not stand still — stopping dead leaves the legs heavy.
- In through the nose for four steps, out through the mouth for six.
- Shoulders down and arms loose; shake the legs out as you walk.
- Finish in a huddle: one thing that went well, one focus for next session.
Progressions
- After a hard session Add two minutes of walking and finish with calf and hamstring holds.
