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Leg Cradle - Soccer

December 27, 2008

Starting Position

  • Standing

Procedure

  • Lift right leg to chest and place the right hand under the knee and left hand under ankle
  • Pull right leg to chest while contracting left glute
  • Step forward with right foot and repeat stretch on other side

Coaching Keys

  • Keep chest up
  • Contract glute of the leg you are standing on

You Should Feel It

  • Stretch in outside of hip in front leg
  • Hip flexor stretch in back leg

Tags: Glutes, Soccer, Movement Preparation, Groin

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