Endurance Handbook

SECTION 3

WEB COPY ©EVEQUE

WARMING-UP & COOLING DOWN ACTIVITIES

Leaps or High Skips Leaps or High Skips involve using all the main muscle groups in the legs. The aim is to swing the opposite arm and leg vigorously and gain as much height and distance as possible. The young athlete lands on the same leg and then takes a long step forward before repeating the process.

Bounding Bounding stretches the hip movement and stride length. This activity combines the techniques and body positions learned from the previous three drills. Fast Running on the spot is also beneficial. Presentation WEB COPY ©EVEQUE • Ensure the surface is flat and even e.g. level grass area, all weather pitch, or sports hall • Make the drills fun but do not show up those who have difficulty with coordination • Ensure that pupils have adequate footwear with good soles • Ensure that the exercises are performed correctly. There should be no racing the next person • Set off in groups of five or six with a walk back; this allows the pupils to recover between each exercise • Go through each exercise two or three times • Either give or show a good example of the movement required • Only use a short distance in the lessons e.g. 20m to 30m

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