Warming Up

[Rich_NL]

Just by way of comparison, what does everyone consider a standard prematch warm-up?

Obviously it depends on level. Doing an adult game at around L7-8, I'll generally do the prematch talks about 30 minutes out, then:
- jog around the pitch (checking the touchlines and in-goal for any unwanted objects... having found concrete blocks and dog poo in the past)
- use a 20x10m square to do 5 circuits of sprints, side-skips and reverse running
- stretch out hams and hips, sit in a low squat for a while, and jog it off
- practice any running lines I want to work on for the match ahead

 

[didds]

what do you do to waken yourself mentally?

 

[oldman]

I always found standing in front of a radiator (for hamstrings) followed by a quick fag (non filter to open lungs) helped. I found people got injured warming up as with training. 20 years playing 10 plus refereeing, never missed a game through injury!

 

[crossref]

I jog round the pitch and in passing I give the posts a shake (being careful not to have the cross bar fall on my head)

 

[RemainingInTheGame]

I do a fairly basic set of stretches and jogging similar to @Rich_NL (I get a bit lazy on the sprints, and don't practice my running lines...).

BUT I'm more serious about my warm down than my warm up - if I don't warm down I tend to get sore and stiff in the following 48hrs.

Mentally, I have a printed copy of my 'work ons' and I re-read before the game to remind myself.

 

[smeagol]

- lap jog, same as yours that doubles as a pitch inspection
- alternating sprint/jog across the width (sprint to 5, jog to 15, sprint to other 15, etc)
- karaokes, stepovers, hamstring/calf stretches

what do you do to waken yourself mentally?

For me, if I have ample time and am not disrupting a team's warm-up, I'll grab a ball and knock over some drop goals from around the 22m, jogging to the ball between kicks.

 

[Rich_NL]

what do you do to waken yourself mentally?

That's a great question! I usually do that before leaving the changing room. 5-10 minutes of yoga nidra/NSDR, and then I think about my work-ons for the game and jot them at the bottom of my scoresheet.

 

[Not Kurt Weaver]

For me, if I have ample time and am not disrupting a team's warm-up, I'll grab a ball and knock over some drop goals from around the 22m, jogging to the ball between kicks.

Yeah same with me, cept i drop goalie barefoot, from midway intersect with sideline, alternating left and right foot

 

[crossref]

For me, if I have ample time and am not disrupting a team's warm-up, I'll grab a ball and knock over some drop goals from around the 22m, jogging to the ball between kicks.

I try and avoid any situation where I might be required to catch, pass or kick the ball while the players are watching!

 

[smeagol]

Yeah same with me, cept i drop goalie barefoot, from midway intersect with sideline, alternating left and right foot

Vid or you can't do it

I try and avoid any situation where I might be required to catch, pass or kick the ball while the players are watching!

I don't mind the pressure.

 

[Not Kurt Weaver]

Vid or you can't do it

I'm not permitted to be part of video, I'm Amish.

 

[tim White]

I always worry about refs who do a 40 minute warm up; what about stamina for the last ten minutes of the game?

I understand if you "need to warm up" but don't forget how much this can affect your 'fitness' late on.

Work on your running lines and positioning -it will keep you refereeing for years longer than you might think. Work smart, not work harder. I FULLY UNDERSTAND THIS IS DIFFERENT FOR REFS AT DIFFERENT LEVEL.

 

[tim White]

I'm not permitted to be part of video, I'm Amish.

You wouldn't want me to be part of the video!

Please do what works for you - add a bit, subtract a bit and see what actual difference it actually makes TO YOU.

Different level have different standards, different refs also have different standards of achievement and enjoyment.

 

[Decorily]

I always worry about refs who do a 40 minute warm up; what about stamina for the last ten minutes of the game?

I understand if you "need to warm up" but don't forget how much this can affect your 'fitness' late on.

Work on your running lines and positioning -it will keep you refereeing for years longer than you might think. Work smart, not work harder. I FULLY UNDERSTAND THIS IS DIFFERENT FOR REFS AT DIFFERENT LEVEL.

You're showing your age!!

 

[Ciaran Trainor]

I always worry about refs who do a 40 minute warm up; what about stamina for the last ten minutes of the game?

I understand if you "need to warm up" but don't forget how much this can affect your 'fitness' late on.

Work on your running lines and positioning -it will keep you refereeing for years longer than you might think. Work smart, not work harder. I FULLY UNDERSTAND THIS IS DIFFERENT FOR REFS AT DIFFERENT LEVEL.

You’ll never have to worry when you watch me Tim

 

[SimonSmith]

what do you do to waken yourself mentally?

When I was in the States, I had a play list for the 15 minutes prior to kick off.

Over here, have a bit of a yarn with the ARs as we wait to find out if we have a game, and then flip a mental switch if we do.

 

[Mipper]

I always worry about refs who do a 40 minute warm up; what about stamina for the last ten minutes of the game?

I'd be concerned with anyone who warms up for anything for 40 mins. 10-15mins shoudl be plenty for any ref.