I was looking for ideas regarding pre-game warm ups. My daughter is currently playing on a 16U travel team (fairly high level - high finish in last year's Pony Nationals; schedule filled with national qualifiers) and the coach has the players warm-up for 1 1/2 hours prior to games, even during tournaments (when time between games permits) and without regard to weather conditions (i.e. heat and humidity). My sense is the warm-ups should consist of warming up the muscles and mentally preparing for the competition. She is a young coach who is doing a nice job with the girls - but the length and intensity of the warm-up seems odd.
Could anyone who coaches provide some insights on your pre-game routine including exercise, drills, duration and focus/purpose?
Thank you.
Could anyone who coaches provide some insights on your pre-game routine including exercise, drills, duration and focus/purpose?
Thank you.