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Overs |
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Purpose
of this exercise: TO WARM UP THE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL
ROTATORS AND HIP JOINTS
In
many different sports, the athlete must be able to move
laterally quickly and smoothly. This exercise warms
up those muscles and joints involved in lateral movement
reducing the chance of injury.
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| Technique |
| 1. |
Step
shoulder width apart. |
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| 2. |
With
arms straight out to the side, step one foot behind
the other foot, so that your legs are crossed. |
| 3. |
Swing
the front foot in a high arch over the knee of the
back leg. You should be standing shoulder-width
apart. |
| 4. |
Swing
the other foot in a high arch over the knee of the
first leg. Your legs should be crossed again. |
| 5. |
Repeat
moving sideways down the field. Keep your chest
forward, in-line with the direction you are moving. |
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| CAUTIONS!! |
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Keep your chest in line with the direction you are moving.
• Keep your back straight, do not bend at the waist. |
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