Teaching Football Skills Stretching Upper Body Triceps Stretch – Back Triceps Stretch – Front Raise both arms over head Bend right arm, bring hand to back Grasp elbow of bent arm and pull gently toward the middle of the back Repeat with other arm We want to eventually get the athlete to get his elbow up behind his head, so that his hands can ultimately touch his numbers Shoulder Triceps Stretch Take elbow into hand Pull to opposite shoulder Arm may be straight or bent 36 Special Olympics Football Coaching Guide Created: February 2004