The general consensus among many professional level youth trainers and coaches is that running two laps is not a sufficient warm up for your players.
What is sufficient then?
Many believe as I do that warming up with a ball is the best way to get players ready for training. Touching and using the ball at the beginning of practice promotes ball control for the duration.
How do we do this?
Fun repetition of basic moves used to control the ball. Consistently touching the ball with the inside, outside, laces, heel, toe and even sole of the foot helps players become used to the actual feeling of having it at their feet. That is the key to improving players comfort level with the ball.
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