Teaching Football Skills Stretching Upper Body Chest Opener Chest Opener with Assistance Clasp hands behind back Palms facing in Push hands towards sky Sometimes a little lift to the hands is all that is needed to help athletes get the greatest benefit from this stretch Side Stretch Side Arm Stretch Raise arms over head Clasp forearms Bend to one side Raise arms over head Clasp hands, palms up Push hands toward sky If the athlete is unable to clasp their hands, they can still get a good stretch by pushing their hands to the sky, like the athlete in the middle Special Olympics Football Coaching Guide Created: February 2004 35