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Where can I find good pre-match warm ups?
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Ian MarshCoach, England
Before a match you will want your players to be fully physically and mentally prepared for the game. To do this I would recommend getting your players to start off with some running drills before moving on to some dynamic stretches (moving stretches) and then stationary stretches. Once they are physically warmed up you will then want to get some ball drills going, making sure your players' touches are good. To do this I would usually do some passing drills followed by a not too vigorous possession drill, getting your players in the match mindset - thinking about defending, keeping the ball and making sure their passes are accurate. Here a few drills that I would use.
Interceptor
DESCRIPTION
Four players with one ball can only be outside the square of cones. Only one defender is allowed inside the square. The players on the outside have to pass the ball through the square to score a goal. The ball must remain on the floor. The player in the middle tries to intercept the ball. Players should move the ball around at speed to move the defender out of position and create pass to pass across the square.
Interceptor
DESCRIPTION
Four players with one ball can only be outside the square of cones. Only one defender is allowed inside the square. The players on the outside have to pass the ball through the square to score a goal. The ball must remain on the floor. The player in the middle tries to intercept the ball. Players should move the ball around at speed to move the defender out of position and create pass to pass across the square.
