Special Olympics Football Coaches Quick Start Guide Low Back & Glutes Crossed Ankle Stretch Sit, legs outstretched, crossed at ankles Reach extended arms in front of body Groin Stretch Here, the back and shoulders are rounded. The athlete is not bending from his hips and not getting the maximum benefit of the stretch Sit, bottoms of feet touching Hold feet/ankles Bend forward from hips Here, the athlete is pulling up in his lower back, bringing his chest to his feet and not pulling his toes towards his body 26 Football Quick Start Guide – September 2004