Fun
Pre-Match Activation — Light Possession and Stretching
Ten minutes of player-led keep-ball (any format they like — they run it), followed by ten minutes of dynamic stretching as a squad in a circle led by the captain, followed by ten minutes of the coach delivering a pre-match team talk in the centre circle
Theme
Fun
Duration
30 min
Players (min–rec–max)
22–22–22
Equipment
balls, bibs
Set-up
Ten minutes of player-led keep-ball (any format they like — they run it), followed by ten minutes of dynamic stretching as a squad in a circle led by the captain, followed by ten minutes of the coach delivering a pre-match team talk in the centre circle. End on your words, not on a drill.
Coaching points
- Player-led keep-ball: let them enjoy it, resist coaching anything — they've earned this
- Team talk: keep it under four minutes, specific to tomorrow's opponent if known, positive but honest
- Final message: we've done the work — go and play your game
Progressions
- N/A — this segment should not be changed or intensified under any circumstances
- If a player looks nervous, pair them with a senior squad member for the stretching circle