The standard active WU will consist of a brief aerobic portion, dynamic stretching, post-activation exercises and sprints/race-pace efforts.

Participants will complete the standardized warm-up routine followed immediately by an elastic band activation protocol using looped resistance bands.

Participants first perform the elastic band protocol using looped resistance bands. Immediately afterward, they complete the standardized warm-up routine.

2 minutes jogging and 4x30m side run; dynamic stretching for main locomotive lower limb muscles (2x10 hip adduction, 2x10 hip abduction, 2x10 butt kicks, 2x10 knee raises and 2x10 straight leg march), dynamic strength exercises (2x10 deep squats, and 2x10 forward lunges); incremental intermittent sprints and agility runs as follow: 2x10m pace, 2x20m pace, 2x30m pace, 1x30m with 10 decelerations (both feet), 1x30m with 10 decelerations (one foot), 2x30m with 4 changes of direction pace (90˚), 1x20m full pace and 1x30m full pace. The total time ofthe WU will be approximately 15 minutes.

Jump height and power will be evaluated using force plates (ForceDecks, Vald). The players will perform the countermovement jump, where they will begin from an upright position; a rapid downward movement to a knee angle of ∼90°, immediately transitioning to propel themselves upwards into the air.

Sprint performance will be measured over 10 m and 20 m using photocell timing gates (Microgate). Players will begin from a standardized starting position, with the front foot placed 50 cm behind the first timing gate. Upon their own cue, athletes will accelerate maximally through the course, ensuring consistent running mechanics while crossing both the 10-m and 20-m gates at full speed for accurate measurement of short-distance sprint times.