Pendulum Stretches
This series of Dynamic stretches are
known as “Pendulum Stretches”.
A pendulum by
its very nature
swings in absolute balance, the same
height
to the front as to the back,
the same height to the left as
to the right.
When working in pairs that balance
must be worked upon, as the one player swings to the
front,
the other swings to the back, in balance.
This applies
to the left and right also.
Front and Rear Pendulum
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Players facing each
other left hand on each other’s shoulder for support,
swing
to the front and then to the rear, emphasise the
height has to be equal.
Perform 10 to the left and 10 to the right.
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Left
and Right Pendulum
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With the players facing each
other, left hand to left hand for support, swing to the
left and then to the right, emphasise
the height has to be equal.
Perform 10 to the left and 10 to the right.
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Half
Pendulum
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With the players facing each
other, hand to left hand for support, swing to
the left and
then as the leg swings to the right
bend the knee up to the side.
Perform 10 to the left
and 10 to the right.
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Once this series of dynamic stretches
are undertaken, the players are given
7 minutes to do whatever they feel necessary. Whether it is
passing in pairs, crossing and heading, shooting at
the goalkeeper, this period is totally freestyle. As
each player has his/her own rituals or traditions,
never interfere with this crucial period, as the
player’s psychological well being is at risk.
At the end of this individualised
period, the players once again return to the coach
for the final part of the warm-up.
This is always the last activity to
be done before the players either return to the
dressing room, or the match is about to start.
