
Inside square is 15x15 mtrs and outside square 20 x20. begin by playing 4v1 for 30 seconds then 4v2,4v3 then 4v4 play 30 seconds each time. When we have achieved the 30 secs at 4v4 spread out into the 20x20 and play 2 minutes.
High intensity is important and as a early periodization exercise you could be using 2 areas or a half squad while the other group is doing another recovery drill. 4 minutes work and 1.5 minutes rest. Do a set number of rotations.
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