Pre-Game Dynamic Warmup Routines

Static stretching before a game (holding a stretch still) has largely fallen out of favor - dynamic movement warms up the same muscles while keeping them ready to fire.

A general dynamic warmup sequence

• Light jog or shuffle to raise heart rate (2-3 min)
• Leg swings, walking lunges, high knees, butt kicks
• Sport-specific movement (throwing motion, cutting, sprint starts) at increasing intensity
• Save any static stretching for after the game, during cool-down

General guidance - adjust for age group and any player-specific medical guidance from a trainer or doctor.