shuttle run, dodging, etc. . Cricket — bowling, catching, batting, fielding, running, etc. .
Lawn Tennis — wall practice, service practice, passing shots, knocking, etc. . Shot put — standing throws, putting the shot with both hands, gliding practice with or without shot, shifting the shot from left hand to right hand, and vice-versa. .
Hockey — dribbling, rotation of stick, short passes, long hits, scoop, stopping the ball with stick, etc. . Weightlifting — warming up rowing, high pull, snatch squat, shoulder shrug, good morning exercise, etc. Fig.
. : Different types of warming up drills in basketball Methods of Warming up There are various methods of warming up for different games and sports, the most commonly used are by — . exercise . massage .
taking hot water bath . sipping some hot beverages. Exercise Most sets of warm-up exercises include four to five very simple movements. The exercises that are included in this method are walking, jogging, running, jumping, bending, stretching exercises, etc.
Massage Massaging of muscles is a good method to gain muscle tone and is an effective means of warming up. It helps in the removal of lactic acid and recovery from fatigue and healing of minor injuries of muscles. Hot Water Bath This technique is very helpful in warming up and relaxation of muscles after competition. A hot water bath is helpful in raising body temperature which results in the activation of muscles by increasing blood circulation in them.
Hot Beverage A small intake of tea, soup, coffee, or any other hot beverage stimulates the body functions and helps in preparing the body for competition. The drink should not be consumed in large quantities as it may cause discomfort. Things to take into account when performing the warm-up: •• Always start with a continuous slow run to prepare the body and increase temperature. Move all the parts of your body, from head to toes.
•• Do not get tired; don’t make too many repetitions of each movement and move the alternate parts of the body. •• It has to be progressive, from low-intensity