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Warm Ups
Slow jog around the field two times.

Stretching
The exercises beow show basic stretching technique.  Not everyone will be able to get maximum flexibility, but reach as far as you can.  The more time you take with the exercise, the more flexible you will become.

Hurdler's stretch.
Get into position.  [See picture 1.]  Then reach for your toe.  [See picture 2.]  Straighten back up and gradually lean the other way to get your shoulders to the ground.  [See picture 3.]  Switch to the other leg and repeat the exercise.  Repeat steps 1-3 at least 8 times.
 
 

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Campfire stretch. Bring the balls of your feet together.  [See picture 4.]  Use your elbows to push your knees to the ground.  Gradually push your knees down as far as you can.  Repeat 8 times.
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Hamstring stretch, toe touch. Feet should be apart shoulder width.  Bend at your waist and let the weight of your body stretch your hamstrings.  [See picture 5.]  Hold this position to the count of 10.  Straighten up and repeat the exercise 8 times.  Eventually, you will place the palms of your hands on the ground.
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Thigh stretch. Sit on your knees and lay back. Gradually extend the lean until you can get the shoulders to the ground.  [See picture 6.]
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