Calf Stretch Variation Toe Pull
STEP I: Platoon, ATTENTION. AT EASE.
1. As normally executed, the Calf Stretch, (Variation: Toe Pull). .FOLLOW ME
2. STRETCH, RELAX STRETCH, RELAX STRETCH, RELAX, (CHANGE),
STRETCH, RELAX STRETCH, RELAX STRECH, RELAX
3. Position of attention, MOVE.
STEP II: Platoon, ATTENTION
4. The Calf Stretch, (Variation: Toe Pull)
5. I will use the talk through method of instruction to teach you this stretch.
6. The start position is to stand with the feet shoulder width apart and the left foot slightly forward.
7. On the command STRETCH, bend forward at the waist. Slightly bend the right knee, and fully extend the left leg. Reach down and pull the toes of the left foot toward the left shin. Hold this position 10 to 15 seconds.
8. On the command RELAX, return to the start position.
9. On the command CHANGE, move the left foot to the rear and the right foot slightly forward.
10. On the second command STRETCH, bend forward at the waist. Slightly bend the left knee, and fully extend the right leg. Reach down and pull the toes of the right foot toward the right shin. Hold this position 10 to 15 seconds
10. On the command RELAX, return to the start position.
11. Do this sequence two or three times.
12. At normal cadence: Position of attention, MOVE. AT EASE.
STEP III: Platoon, ATTENTION.
13. The Calf Stretch (Variation: Toe Pull). FOLLOW ME
14. STRETCH, RELAX STRETCH, RELAX STRETCH, RELAX (CHANGE),
STRETCH, RELAX STRETCH, RELAX STRETCH,RELAX
15. Position of attention, MOVE. AT EASE.
16. What are your questions pertaining to this stretch with or without the talk through method of instruction?