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It is essential to begin every session and game with a warm-up as this prepares the body for the activity about to be undertaken, as well as reducing the risk of muscle injuries.
The warm-up is not only about raising your heart rate and then stretching your muscles, its also about preparing your mind for the practice or game ahead. A good warm-up helps encourage players focus, build team spirit and improves performance.
For many soccer players the warm-up is about getting a positive mental attitude for the practice / game by having some fun, building up energy and working on their technical skills.
Warm-ups should start with dynamic movements and quickly include a soccer ball to prepare players both physically and technically at the same time. The warm-up should always start slow and gradually build up in intensity.
10 things to remember when warming up
In the important links section to the top right of this page coaches can download the FIFA 11+ Warm-Up manual which NGS strongly advises is incorporated prior to games and practices. Below is the FIFA 11+ basic handout coaches can print off as well as videos of the exercises plus other useful drills.
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