
ORGANISATION:Mark out a full standard soccer pitch as shown in the diagram. Players begin at the start position in small groups (3-6 players). These groups can be set off at intervals of 10 secs if you have a large number of players.INSTRUCTIONS:Players perform 1 lap of casual low intensity jogging in preparation for the activity. Total exercise time shoould be approx. 25-30 mins. Players perform the following:â¢Lap 1 = Sprint side A (90%mHR) and jog sides B,C,D.â¢Lap 2 = Sprint side A and B (90%mHR) and jog sides C and D.â¢Lap 3 = Sprint side A, B and C (90%mHR) and jog side Dâ¢Lap 4 = Sprint (90%mHR) around the whole Pitch.â¢These 4 laps = 1 set. (Approx. 6-7 mins)â¢REST for 3 minutes.â¢Repeat a 2nd set.â¢REST for 4 minsâ¢Repeat a 3rd set.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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