Why Warming Up Is Important
Warmups
- Warms muscles by increasing the movement of blood through the tissues, making the muscles more supple;
- Increases delivery of oxygen and nutrients to muscles by increasing the blood flow to them;
- Prepares your players’ muscles for stretching;
- Prepares the heart for an increase in activity;
- Prepares your players mentally for the session.
Age Appropriate Ideas
10U Lesson Plans
Receive, Control, Stop the Ball (Activity)
Receive, Control and Stop the Ball (Game)
Pass Four Yards to a Teammate (Activity)
Pass Four Yards To a Teammate (Game)
Dribble the Ball 3 Yards, Stop, Then Play 1-2 Pass (Activity)
Dribble the Ball 3 Yards, Stop, Then Play 1-2 Pass (Game)
Dribble the Ball 5 Yards, With 1 Complete Turn (Activity)
Attacking Build Up Play (Game)
Block Passes by the Other Side (Activity)
Score a Goal (Game)