
Sprinting exercise Long side = Sprinting Short side = Jogging to get the breathing back to normal again Let player decide to take inside or outside cones. But challenge them to take the outside First time: 60% sprint and 5 full rounds Second time: 75% sprint and 5 full rounds Third time: 90% sprint and 5 full rounds
Give tips and advice to advance their phase Hands/arms have to move together with the legs. Motivate them to continue running
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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