Hi, I am an athlete who plays football, volleyball, basketball, and swimming. I am really stiff so I decided to make a plan myself. Can you check if it is helpful.

Week 1 Daily 15‑Minute Foundation Routine

Exercises (15 minutes total)

• Walking Lunge with Reach — 2 minutes total; continuous alternating steps; controlled tempo; rotate torso toward front leg.
• 90/90 Hip Rotations — 2 minutes total; active internal/external rotation; switch sides.
• Standing Hamstring Active Stretch — 2 minutes per leg; 10 slow lifts per leg; hinge at hips.
• Ankle Dorsiflexion Drill Knee‑to‑Wall Substitute — 2 minutes; knee‑to‑wall if available; otherwise heel‑drops: bend knee forward over toes keeping heel down.
• Calf Raises Slow Eccentric — 1 minute; 12–15 reps (1 second up, 3 seconds down).
• Cat–Cow Thoracic Flow — 1 minute; slow spinal flexion/extension.
• Glute Bridge Hold and Single‑Leg Bridge Progression — 1–2 minutes; 30 seconds double‑leg hold then 2×6 single‑leg bridges per side if able.

• First 15 minutes = Fast mobility block (exam‑friendly).
• Next 20 minutes = Strength through range (bodyweight).
• Final 15 minutes = Sport block plus ankle power and stability.

• Walking Lunge with Reach — 2 minutes.
• 90/90 Hip Rotations — 2 minutes.
• Ankle Flow — 3 minutes: knee‑to‑wall or heel‑drops 1 minute each side; ankle circles 30 seconds each side.
• Thoracic Rotations with Reach — 2 minutes: thread the needle, 8 reps each side.
• Glute Activation Circuit — 6 minutes (repeat twice): single‑leg bridge 8–10 reps each side; side‑lying clam 10 reps each side; standing hip hinge to single‑leg balance 6 each side.

Rest 60–90 seconds between rounds.

• Single‑Leg Romanian Deadlift Bodyweight — 3×8 each leg; 2 seconds down, 1 second up; hinge at hips, keep hips square.
• Cossack Squat — 3×6 each side; wide stance, shift weight, keep heel down.
• Reverse Lunge to Knee Drive — 3×8 each leg; step back, drive knee up explosively.
• Dead‑Bug Anti‑Rotation Core — 3×10 (5 each side); slow controlled core stability.

Ankle Set every session

• Single‑Leg Pogo Hops 3×30 seconds each leg.
• Single‑Leg Balance Eyes Closed 3×30 seconds each leg.
• Quick Heel‑Toe Hops 2×30 seconds.
• Eccentric Calf Lowering 3×8 each leg slow 3 seconds down.

Sport‑Specific 15‑Minute Blocks

Football 15 minutes

• Lateral Bounds 3×8 each side.
• Short Acceleration Starts 4×10–15 m.
• Controlled High Kicks 3×8 each leg.

Basketball 15 minutes

• Step‑Up to Small Hop (use a stair) 3×8 each leg.
• Reactive Depth Jump Progression 3×5.
• Approach Jump Simulation 3×6.

Volleyball 15 minutes

• Approach Step plus Single‑Leg Takeoff 3×6 each leg.
• Lateral Skaters 3×12.
• Block‑Jump Timing Drill 3×6.

Swimming 15 minutes

• Prone Dolphin Hip Snap 3×12.
• Explosive Bodyweight Hip Thrusts 3×10.
• Reactive Start Hops 3×6.

Day	Session
Monday	50‑minute session Basketball block
Tuesday	50‑minute session Football block + ankle emphasis
Wednesday	15‑minute mobility only (exam or recovery)
Thursday	50‑minute session Volleyball block
Friday	50‑minute session Swimming block
Saturday	Active recovery walk + 15‑minute mobility
Sunday	Rest or light mobility

Hi, I am an athlete who plays football, volleyball, basketball, and swimming. I am really stiff so I decided to make a plan myself. Can you check if it is helpful.

Week 1 Daily 15‑Minute Foundation Routine

Exercises (15 minutes total)

• Walking Lunge with Reach — 2 minutes total; continuous alternating steps; controlled tempo; rotate torso toward front leg.
• 90/90 Hip Rotations — 2 minutes total; active internal/external rotation; switch sides.
• Standing Hamstring Active Stretch — 2 minutes per leg; 10 slow lifts per leg; hinge at hips.
• Ankle Dorsiflexion Drill Knee‑to‑Wall Substitute — 2 minutes; knee‑to‑wall if available; otherwise heel‑drops: bend knee forward over toes keeping heel down.
• Calf Raises Slow Eccentric — 1 minute; 12–15 reps (1 second up, 3 seconds down).
• Cat–Cow Thoracic Flow — 1 minute; slow spinal flexion/extension.
• Glute Bridge Hold and Single‑Leg Bridge Progression — 1–2 minutes; 30 seconds double‑leg hold then 2×6 single‑leg bridges per side if able.

• First 15 minutes = Fast mobility block (exam‑friendly).
• Next 20 minutes = Strength through range (bodyweight).
• Final 15 minutes = Sport block plus ankle power and stability.

• Walking Lunge with Reach — 2 minutes.
• 90/90 Hip Rotations — 2 minutes.
• Ankle Flow — 3 minutes: knee‑to‑wall or heel‑drops 1 minute each side; ankle circles 30 seconds each side.
• Thoracic Rotations with Reach — 2 minutes: thread the needle, 8 reps each side.
• Glute Activation Circuit — 6 minutes (repeat twice): single‑leg bridge 8–10 reps each side; side‑lying clam 10 reps each side; standing hip hinge to single‑leg balance 6 each side.

Rest 60–90 seconds between rounds.

• Single‑Leg Romanian Deadlift Bodyweight — 3×8 each leg; 2 seconds down, 1 second up; hinge at hips, keep hips square.
• Cossack Squat — 3×6 each side; wide stance, shift weight, keep heel down.
• Reverse Lunge to Knee Drive — 3×8 each leg; step back, drive knee up explosively.
• Dead‑Bug Anti‑Rotation Core — 3×10 (5 each side); slow controlled core stability.

Ankle Set every session

• Single‑Leg Pogo Hops 3×30 seconds each leg.
• Single‑Leg Balance Eyes Closed 3×30 seconds each leg.
• Quick Heel‑Toe Hops 2×30 seconds.
• Eccentric Calf Lowering 3×8 each leg slow 3 seconds down.

Sport‑Specific 15‑Minute Blocks

Football 15 minutes

• Lateral Bounds 3×8 each side.
• Short Acceleration Starts 4×10–15 m.
• Controlled High Kicks 3×8 each leg.

Basketball 15 minutes

• Step‑Up to Small Hop (use a stair) 3×8 each leg.
• Reactive Depth Jump Progression 3×5.
• Approach Jump Simulation 3×6.

Volleyball 15 minutes

• Approach Step plus Single‑Leg Takeoff 3×6 each leg.
• Lateral Skaters 3×12.
• Block‑Jump Timing Drill 3×6.

Swimming 15 minutes

• Prone Dolphin Hip Snap 3×12.
• Explosive Bodyweight Hip Thrusts 3×10.
• Reactive Start Hops 3×6.

Day	Session
Monday	50‑minute session Basketball block
Tuesday	50‑minute session Football block + ankle emphasis
Wednesday	15‑minute mobility only (exam or recovery)
Thursday	50‑minute session Volleyball block
Friday	50‑minute session Swimming block
Saturday	Active recovery walk + 15‑minute mobility
Sunday	Rest or light mobility

I am an international student from India currently in G10 studying in Shanghai. I am planning to do IBDP in HK. For that, my parents have applied to Diocesan Boys school and St Paul Co-educational college. Is it easy to get selected?

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