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Stretches for u11s and u12s

Karl Adams

Hi, 

I was wondering if you had any guides or visual aids to help integrate into training sessions and prior to a game. 

We have a fairly basic set up in regards to stretches but would really love to build on this this year. 

I use the kids to demonstrate stretches as gets them involved more, they all dislike stretching and would like to develop this and make more fun and engaging. 

Many thanks Karl 

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    Hi Karl, this is an area that we as coaches don't have expertise in. At this age and stage it should be about preparing the players for the actions they are about to partake in. Can the coach simulate some of those actions during the warm-up? Typically pre 13 years old stretching is not as important as it would be at older ages. Anything more complex should passed onto an expert in S&C. It is too easy for football coaches to give general information around stretching. Questions such as what are you stretching for? have the players been getting injuries around certain muscle groups? have the players been complaining of stiffness or soreness? Are key to understanding the physical development of the children we coach. It is a complex and sometimes controversial area.
    Hope that helps.
    Thanks,
    Pete
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    Hi Karl, this is an area that we as coaches don't have expertise in. At this age and stage it should be about preparing the players for the actions they are about to partake in. Can the coach simulate some of those actions during the warm-up? Typically pre 13 years old stretching is not as important as it would be at older ages. Anything more complex should passed onto an expert in S&C. It is too easy for football coaches to give general information around stretching. Questions such as what are you stretching for? have the players been getting injuries around certain muscle groups? have the players been complaining of stiffness or soreness? Are key to understanding the physical development of the children we coach. It is a complex and sometimes controversial area.
    Hope that helps.
    Thanks,
    Pete
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