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Passive stretching: thigh muscles (front) / hip extensors

Stretching

01:00
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Lower body
Muscle group
Thigh muscles (front)
Organization

Individual work

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Topic description

From a kneeling position, place one leg in front of the body (foot flat on the floor, approximately right angle in the knee joint), move the back leg slightly backwards to increase the angle in the hip (shin and instep of the foot flat on the floor), push the hip forwards and straighten up. Keep the upper body straight. Then switch legs.

Material

No material required

Passive stretching: thigh muscles (front) / hip extensors

Stretching

01:00
Auxiliary means
Gym stick with elasticated strap, Racket (Badminton), Racket (Smolball), Rackets (Speedminton), Stick (floorball), Stick (Intercross/Lacrosse), Stick (Nordic Walking)
Body part
Lower body
Muscle group
Thigh muscles (front)
Organization

Individual work

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Topic description

From a kneeling position, place one leg in front of the body (foot flat on the floor, approximately right angle in the knee joint), move the back leg slightly backwards to increase the angle in the hip (shin and instep of the foot flat on the floor), push the hip forwards and straighten up. Keep the upper body straight. The aid is placed next to the supporting leg (front bent leg) to support balance (the leg pointing backwards and the hand holding the aid are on the same side of the body). Then switch legs.

Material

Pro Tn:
1 stick ► Floorball, Intercrosse/Lacrosse, Nordic Walking
1 racket ► Badminton/Speedminton, Smolball
1 gymnastics stick with elastic

Passive stretching: back muscles (below)

Stretching

00:30
Auxiliary means
Ball, Ball (basketball), Ball (Blitzball/Rugby/Football), Ball (Fistball), Ball (foam/softball), Ball (FooBaSKILL), Ball (futsal/football), Ball (handball), Ball (volleyball), Elasticated rubber band, Game ribbon, Gym stick with elasticated strap, Power hose, Racket (Badminton), Racket (Smolball), Rackets (Speedminton), Skipping rope, Stick (floorball), Stick (Intercross/Lacrosse), Stick (Nordic Walking), Throwing disc (Frisbee)
Body part
Centre of the body
Muscle group
Back muscles (below)
Organization

Individual work

Pictures
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Topic description

Lie on your back, clamp the aid between your knees, bend your legs and pull your knees/thighs towards your body with your hands on your shins/knees. Optionally, raise your upper body (head) at the same time and bring your forehead as close as possible to your knees (forming a "package"). Continue to breathe normally/quietly during the exercise.

Material

Per Tn:
1 ball ►baseball, blitzball/rugby/football, fistball, futsal/football, handball, FooBaSKILL, volleyball
1 stick ► floorball, intercrosse/lacrosse Nordic walking
1 racket ►badminton/speedminton, Smolball
1 throwing disc (frisbee) ► Frisbee Ultimate
1 elasticated rubber band//stretch tube/skipping rope/playing rope
1 gymnastics stick with elastic band

Passive stretching: back muscles (below)

Stretching

00:30
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Centre of the body
Muscle group
Back muscles (below)
Organization

Individual work

Pictures
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Topic description

Lie on your back, bend your legs and pull your knees/thighs towards your body with your hands on your shins/knees. Optionally, raise your upper body (head) at the same time and bring your forehead as close as possible to your knees (forming a "package"). Continue to breathe normally/quietly during the exercise.

Material

No material required

Passive stretching: back muscles (below)

Stretching

00:30
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Centre of the body
Muscle group
Back muscles (below)
Organization

Individual work

Pictures
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Topic description

Sit upright, legs slightly bent. Hold your ankles with your arms from the inside to the outside between your legs (on the same side of your body) and pull your upper body (chest) towards the floor/knees.

Material

No material required

Passive stretching: back muscles (below)

Stretching

00:30
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Centre of the body
Muscle group
Back muscles (below)
Organization

Individual work

Pictures
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Topic description

Stand with your hips wide apart, knees slightly bent and upper body leaning forwards. Clasp your hands behind your body below your buttocks (if possible). Pull your hands towards your buttocks and your upper body upwards at an angle to intensify the stretch.

Material

No material required

Passive stretching: back muscles (below)

Stretching

00:30
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Centre of the body
Muscle group
Back muscles (below)
Organization

Individual work

Pictures
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Topic description

Stand hip-width apart with your arms held high, then move your arms forwards at an angle (looking down, round back) and hold the position.

Variant:
Exercise can also be performed while kneeling.

Material

No material required

Passive stretching: back muscles (below)

Stretching

00:30
Auxiliary means
Ball, Ball (basketball), Ball (Blitzball/Rugby/Football), Ball (Fistball), Ball (foam/softball), Ball (FooBaSKILL), Ball (futsal/football), Ball (handball), Ball (volleyball), Elasticated rubber band, Game ribbon, Gym stick with elasticated strap, Racket (Badminton), Racket (Smolball), Rackets (Speedminton), Skipping rope, Stick (floorball), Stick (Intercross/Lacrosse), Stick (Nordic Walking), Throwing disc (Frisbee)
Body part
Centre of the body
Muscle group
Back muscles (below)
Organization

Individual work

Pictures
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Topic description

Stand hip-width apart with your arms held high, grasp the aid with both hands shoulder-width apart. Move your arms forwards at an angle (looking down, round back) and hold the position.

Variant:
Exercise can also be performed in a kneeling position.

Material

Per Tn:
1 ball ►baseball, blitzball/rugby/football, fistball, futsal/football, handball, FooBaSKILL, volleyball
1 stick ► floorball, intercrosse/lacrosse, Nordic walking
1 racket ►badminton/speedminton, smolball
1 throwing disc (frisbee) ►frisbee ultimate
1 elasticated rubber band/power tube/skipping rope/playing rope
1 gymnastics stick with elastic band

Passive stretching: back muscles (below)

Stretching

00:30
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Centre of the body
Muscle group
Back muscles (below)
Organization

Partner work

Pictures
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Topic description

The partners stand back to back (keep some distance). The participants bend over and reach their hands between their legs.

Material

No material required

Passive stretching: back muscles (below)

Stretching

00:30
Auxiliary means
Ball, Ball (basketball), Ball (Blitzball/Rugby/Football), Ball (Fistball), Ball (foam/softball), Ball (FooBaSKILL), Ball (futsal/football), Ball (handball), Ball (volleyball), Elasticated rubber band, Game ribbon, Gym stick with elasticated strap, Power hose, Racket (Badminton), Racket (Smolball), Rackets (Speedminton), Skipping rope, Stick (floorball), Stick (Intercross/Lacrosse), Stick (Nordic Walking), Throwing disc (Frisbee)
Body part
Centre of the body
Muscle group
Back muscles (below)
Organization

Partner work

Pictures
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Topic description

The partners stand back to back (keep some distance). The participants bend down and grasp the aid between their legs together.

Material

Per group of 2:
1 ball ►baseball, blitzball/rugby/football, fistball, futsal/football, handball, FooBaSKILL, volleyball
1 stick ► floorball, intercrosse/lacrosse, Nordic walking
1 racket ►badminton/speedminton, smolball
1 throwing disc (frisbee) ►frisbee ultimate
1 elasticated rubber band/power tube/skipping rope/playing rope
1 gymnastics stick with elastic band

Passive stretching: back muscles (below)

Stretching

00:30
Auxiliary means
Gym stick with elasticated strap, Racket (Badminton), Racket (Smolball), Rackets (Speedminton), Stick (floorball), Stick (Intercross/Lacrosse), Stick (Nordic Walking), Throwing disc (Frisbee)
Body part
Centre of the body
Muscle group
Back muscles (below)
Organization

Individual work

Pictures
View
Topic description

Stand with hips wide apart, knees slightly bent and upper body leaning forwards. Hold the aid with both hands behind the body below the buttocks slightly above the knees and pull the aid against the buttocks and the upper body upwards at an angle.

Material

Pro Tn:
1 stick ► Floorball, Intercrosse/Lacrosse, Nordic Walking
1 racket ► Badminton/Speedminton, Smolball
1 throwing disc (Frisbee) ► Frisbee Ultimate
1 gymnastics stick with elastic

Passive stretching: back muscles (below)

Stretching

00:30
Auxiliary means
Elasticated rubber band, Game ribbon, Gym stick with elasticated strap, Power hose, Racket (Badminton), Racket (Smolball), Rackets (Speedminton), Skipping rope, Stick (floorball), Stick (Intercross/Lacrosse), Stick (Nordic Walking), Throwing disc (Frisbee)
Body part
Centre of the body
Muscle group
Back muscles (below)
Organization

Individual work

Pictures
View
Topic description

Lie on your back, bend your legs and pull your knees/thighs towards your body using the aid on your shins/knees. Optionally, raise your upper body (head) at the same time and bring your forehead as close as possible to your knees (forming a "package"). Continue to breathe normally/quietly during the exercise.

Material

Per participant:
1 stick ►unihockey, intercrosse/lacrosse, Nordic walking
1 racket ►badminton/speedminton, smolball
1 throwing disc (frisbee) ►frisbee ultimate
1 elastic rubber band//string/skipping rope/playing rope
1 gymnastics stick with elastic band

Passive stretching: back muscles (below)

Stretching

00:30
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Centre of the body
Muscle group
Abdominal muscles (straight)
Organization

Individual work

Pictures
View
Topic description

Lie on your stomach with your arms stretched out in line with your body (or arms bent, elbows at shoulder height, hands pointing forwards). Do not raise your upper body for too long so that the exercise does not become a strength unit.

Material

No material required

Passive stretching: back muscles (below)

Stretching

00:30
Auxiliary means
Ball, Ball (basketball), Ball (Blitzball/Rugby/Football), Ball (Fistball), Ball (foam/softball), Ball (FooBaSKILL), Ball (futsal/football), Ball (handball), Ball (volleyball), Elasticated rubber band, Game ribbon, Gym stick with elasticated strap, Power hose, Racket (Badminton), Racket (Smolball), Rackets (Speedminton), Skipping rope, Stick (floorball), Stick (Intercross/Lacrosse), Stick (Nordic Walking), Throwing disc (Frisbee)
Body part
Centre of the body
Muscle group
Back muscles (below)
Organization

Individual work

Pictures
View
Topic description

Lie on your stomach with your arms outstretched in extension of your body, holding the aid with both hands shoulder-width apart (or arms bent, elbows at shoulder height, hands pointing forwards, holding the object more than shoulder-width apart) and raise your upper body. Do not lift the upper body for too long so that the exercise does not become a strength unit.

Material

Per Tn:
1 ball ►baseball, blitzball/rugby/football, fistball, futsal/football, handball, FooBaSKILL, volleyball
1 stick ► floorball, intercrosse/lacrosse, Nordic walking
1 racket ►badminton/speedminton, smolball
1 throwing disc (frisbee) ►frisbee ultimate
1 elasticated rubber band/power tube/skipping rope/playing rope
1 gymnastics stick with elastic band

Passive stretching: back muscles (below)

Stretching

00:30
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Muscle group
Back muscles (below)
Organization

Partner work

Pictures
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Topic description

Lie on your stomach with your arms outstretched in front of your partner (or arms bent, elbows at shoulder height, hands pointing forwards), grasp the other participant's hands (same side of the body) and lift your upper body. Do not lift the upper body for too long so that the exercise does not become a strength exercise.

Material

No material required

Passive stretching: back muscles (below)

Stretching

00:30
Auxiliary means
Ball, Ball (basketball), Ball (Blitzball/Rugby/Football), Ball (Fistball), Ball (foam/softball), Ball (FooBaSKILL), Ball (futsal/football), Ball (handball), Ball (volleyball), Elasticated rubber band, Game ribbon, Gym stick with elasticated strap, Power hose, Racket (Badminton), Racket (Smolball), Rackets (Speedminton), Skipping rope, Stick (floorball), Stick (Intercross/Lacrosse), Stick (Nordic Walking), Throwing disc (Frisbee)
Body part
Centre of the body
Muscle group
Back muscles (below)
Organization

Partner work

Pictures
View
Topic description

Lying on your stomach with your arms stretched out in front of your partner, both participants grasp the aid with both hands shoulder-width apart (or arms bent, elbows at shoulder height, hands pointing forwards, grasp the object more than shoulder-width apart) and lift your upper body. Do not lift the upper body for too long so that the exercise does not become a strength unit.

Material

Per group of 2:
1 ball ►baseball, blitzball/rugby/football, fistball, futsal/football, handball, FooBaSKILL, volleyball
1 stick ► floorball, intercrosse/lacrosse, Nordic walking
1 racket ►badminton/speedminton, smolball
1 throwing disc (frisbee) ►frisbee ultimate
1 elasticated rubber band/power tube/skipping rope/playing rope
1 gymnastics stick with elastic band

Passive stretching: back muscles (below)

Stretching

00:30
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Centre of the body
Muscle group
Back muscles (below)
Organization

Individual work

Pictures
View
Topic description

Lie on your stomach with your arms stretched out in line with your body (or arms bent, elbows at shoulder height, hands pointing forwards) and raise your upper body. Do not raise your upper body for too long so that the exercise does not become a strength unit.

Material

No material required

Passive stretching: back muscles / shoulder muscles

Stretching

00:30
Auxiliary means
Ball, Ball (basketball), Ball (Blitzball/Rugby/Football), Ball (Fistball), Ball (foam/softball), Ball (FooBaSKILL), Ball (futsal/football), Ball (handball), Ball (volleyball), Elasticated rubber band, Game ribbon, Gym stick with elasticated strap, Power hose, Racket (Badminton), Racket (Smolball), Rackets (Speedminton), Skipping rope, Stick (floorball), Stick (Intercross/Lacrosse), Stick (Nordic Walking), Throwing disc (Frisbee)
Body part
Whole body
Muscle group
Back muscles (below), Back muscles (top), Shoulder muscles
Organization

Individual work

Pictures
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Topic description

Kneeling, tilt your upper body forwards and stretch your arms shoulder-width apart in extension of your body towards the floor so that the aid, which is held in both hands, rests on the floor. Press your upper body down towards the floor/press your outstretched arms onto the aid. Continue to breathe normally/quietly during the exercise.

Material

Per Tn:
1 ball ►baseball, blitzball/rugby/football, fistball, futsal/football, handball, FooBaSKILL, volleyball
1 stick ► floorball, intercrosse/lacrosse, Nordic walking
1 racket ►badminton/speedminton, smolball
1 throwing disc (frisbee) ►frisbee ultimate
1 elasticated rubber band/power tube/skipping rope/playing rope
1 gymnastics stick with elastic band

Passive stretching: back muscles / shoulder muscles

Stretching

00:30
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Whole body
Muscle group
Back muscles (below), Back muscles (top), Shoulder muscles
Organization

Individual work

Pictures
View
Topic description

Kneeling, tilt your upper body forwards and stretch your arms shoulder-width apart in extension of your body towards the floor so that your hands are flat on the floor. Press your upper body down towards the floor. Continue to breathe normally/quietly during the exercise.

Material

No material required

Passive stretching: core muscles

Stretching

00:30
Auxiliary means
Ball, Ball (basketball), Ball (Blitzball/Rugby/Football), Ball (Fistball), Ball (foam/softball), Ball (FooBaSKILL), Ball (futsal/football), Ball (handball), Ball (volleyball), Elasticated rubber band, Exercise ball, Game ribbon, Gym stick with elasticated strap, Racket (Badminton), Racket (Smolball), Rackets (Speedminton), Skipping rope, Stick (floorball), Stick (Intercross/Lacrosse), Stick (Nordic Walking), Throwing disc (Frisbee)
Body part
Centre of the body
Muscle group
Abdominal muscles (straight)
Organization

Individual work

Pictures
View
Topic description

Stand hip-width apart with your arms held high. Grip the aid with both hands. Tilt your upper body as far back as possible and push your hips forwards.

Variant:
Exercise can also be performed in a kneeling position.

Material

Per Tn:
1 ball ►baseball, blitzball/rugby/football, fistball, futsal/football, handball, FooBaSKILL, volleyball
1 stick ► floorball, intercrosse/lacrosse, Nordic walking
1 racket ►badminton/speedminton, smolball
1 throwing disc (frisbee) ►frisbee ultimate
1 elasticated rubber band/power tube/skipping rope/playing rope
1 gymnastics stick with elastic band

Passive stretching: trunk muscles (lateral)

Stretching

01:00
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Centre of the body
Muscle group
Abdominal muscles (lateral)
Organization

Individual work

Pictures
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Topic description

Legs crossed, with one arm held high (other arm resting on hip). Tilt the upper body to the opposite side of the outstretched arm. To intensify the stretch, pull the lower arm diagonally downwards in front of the body. Then change sides and leg position.

Material

No material required

Passive stretching: trunk muscles (lateral)

Stretching

01:00
Auxiliary means
Ball, Ball (basketball), Ball (Blitzball/Rugby/Football), Ball (Fistball), Ball (foam/softball), Ball (FooBaSKILL), Ball (futsal/football), Ball (handball), Ball (volleyball), Elasticated rubber band, Game ribbon, Gym stick with elasticated strap, Power hose, Racket (Badminton), Racket (Smolball), Rackets (Speedminton), Skipping rope, Stick (floorball), Stick (Intercross/Lacrosse), Stick (Nordic Walking), Throwing disc (Frisbee)
Body part
Centre of the body
Muscle group
Abdominal muscles (lateral)
Organization

Individual work

Pictures
View
Topic description

Cross your legs, grasp the aid with both hands and tilt your upper body to the side with your arms stretched out and held high. Then change sides and leg position.

Material

Per Tn:
1 ball ►baseball, blitzball/rugby/football, fistball, futsal/football, handball, FooBaSKILL, volleyball
1 stick ► floorball, intercrosse/lacrosse, Nordic walking
1 racket ►badminton/speedminton, smolball
1 throwing disc (frisbee) ►frisbee ultimate
1 elasticated rubber band/power tube/skipping rope/playing rope
1 gymnastics stick with elastic band

Passive stretching: trunk muscles (lateral)

Stretching

01:00
Auxiliary means
Ball, Ball (basketball), Ball (Blitzball/Rugby/Football), Ball (Fistball), Ball (foam/softball), Ball (FooBaSKILL), Ball (futsal/football), Ball (handball), Ball (volleyball), Elasticated rubber band, Game ribbon, Gym stick with elasticated strap, Power hose, Racket (Badminton), Racket (Smolball), Rackets (Speedminton), Skipping rope, Stick (floorball), Stick (Intercross/Lacrosse), Stick (Nordic Walking), Throwing disc (Frisbee)
Body part
Centre of the body
Muscle group
Abdominal muscles (lateral)
Organization

Individual work

Pictures
View
Topic description

Stand with your hips wide apart, grasp the aid with both hands and tilt your upper body to the side with your arms outstretched and held high. Then switch sides.

Variant:
Exercise can also be performed in a kneeling position.

Material

Per Tn:
1 ball ►baseball, blitzball/rugby/football, fistball, futsal/football, handball, FooBaSKILL, volleyball
1 stick ► floorball, intercrosse/lacrosse, Nordic walking
1 racket ►badminton/speedminton, smolball
1 throwing disc (frisbee) ►frisbee ultimate
1 elasticated rubber band/power tube/skipping rope/playing rope
1 gymnastics stick with elastic band

Passive stretching: trunk muscles (lateral)

Stretching

01:00
Auxiliary means
Ball, Ball (basketball), Ball (Blitzball/Rugby/Football), Ball (Fistball), Ball (foam/softball), Ball (FooBaSKILL), Ball (futsal/football), Ball (handball), Ball (volleyball), Elasticated rubber band, Game ribbon, Power hose, Racket (Badminton), Racket (Smolball), Rackets (Speedminton), Skipping rope, Stick (floorball), Stick (Intercross/Lacrosse), Throwing disc (Frisbee)
Body part
Centre of the body
Muscle group
Abdominal muscles (lateral)
Organization

Individual work

Pictures
View
Topic description

Lie on your back, clamp the aid between your legs with your knees, bend your legs and place them to the side (approx. 90 degree angle in both the hip and knee joints), stretch your arms out to the side. Ensure that your shoulder blades are in constant contact with the floor and that you continue to breathe normally and calmly. Then switch sides.

Material

Per Tn:
1 ball ►baseball, blitzball/rugby/football, fistball, futsal/football, handball, FooBaSKILL, volleyball
1 stick ► floorball, intercrosse/lacrosse, Nordic walking
1 racket ►badminton/speedminton, smolball
1 throwing disc (frisbee) ►frisbee ultimate
1 elasticated rubber band/power tube/skipping rope/playing rope
1 gymnastics stick with elastic band

Passive stretching: trunk muscles (lateral)

Stretching

01:00
Auxiliary means
Without aids / classic / own body weight
Body part
Centre of the body
Muscle group
Abdominal muscles (lateral)
Organization

Individual work

Pictures
View
Topic description

Lie on your back, bend your legs and place them to the side (approx. 90 degree angle in both the hip and knee joints), stretch your arms out to the side. Ensure that your shoulder blades are in constant contact with the floor and that you continue to breathe normally/ calmly. Then switch sides.

Material

No material required

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