cool down
TrainingLight exercise (jogging, stretching) done after a session to lower heart rate and assist in recovery.
Related Terms in Training
tactical walk-through
A slow-paced session where the team walks through positions and movements without the ball or at walking speed to understand strategy.
overload
A scenario created in training where the attacking team has more players than the defending team (e.g., 3v2) to encourage attacking play.
recovery session
A light training session the day after a match, focused on getting blood flowing to muscles to reduce soreness and fatigue.
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