Stretches for field hockey

Field hockey players need leg, hip, and upper body flexibility for running, stick handling, and shooting.

14 stretches to boost your performance in field hockey:

Lunge
Flexibility

Lunge

Start from a kneeling position with your hands at ...

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Quad Stretch
Flexibility

Quad Stretch

Start sitting on the floor with your legs extended...

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Side Lunge
Flexibility

Side Lunge

Standing with a wide stance, squat down to your ri...

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Hamstring Pulls
Flexibility

Hamstring Pulls

Start from a seated position on the floor with you...

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Butterfly
Flexibility

Butterfly

Sitting on the floor with your back straight, bend...

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Toe Touch
Flexibility

Toe Touch

Start from a standing position with your feet hip-...

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Knees-to-chest
Flexibility

Knees-to-chest

Lying on your back, gently bring both knees up and...

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Trunk Rotation
Flexibility

Trunk Rotation

Sitting in a chair with your back straight, cross ...

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Shoulder Rolls
Flexibility

Shoulder Rolls

Sitting with your back straight and chest up, star...

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Neck Flex
Flexibility

Neck Flex

Sitting with your back straight and arms resting a...

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Leg Swings
Flexibility

Leg Swings

Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hold onto...

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Knee Circles
Flexibility

Knee Circles

Stand with your feet together and knees slightly b...

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Standing Quad
Flexibility

Standing Quad

From a standing position, grab your right leg just...

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Cat Cow
Flexibility

Cat Cow

Starting from all fours, drop your stomach towards...

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