Mobility Drill

A mobility drill is a movement exercise that takes a joint through its available range under the athlete's own control, often combining range of motion with strength and stability. Examples include controlled hip circles, deep squat rotations, and shoulder movements through full range. Unlike holding a static stretch, a mobility drill emphasises active, deliberate movement rather than simply lengthening tissue.

Mobility drills are commonly used in warm-ups and movement preparation so joints move freely for the session ahead, and as standalone work to address restricted ranges. Mobility, meaning usable and controlled range, is not the same as flexibility, meaning how far a tissue can be lengthened passively, though the two overlap. These are educational movement practices, not medical treatment.