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:
•Lap 1 = Sprint side A (90%mHR) and jog sides B,C,D.
•Lap 2 = Sprint side A and B (90%mHR) and jog sides C and D.
•Lap 3 = Sprint side A, B and C (90%mHR) and jog side D
•Lap 4 = Sprint (90%mHR) around the whole Pitch.
•These 4 laps = 1 set. (Approx. 6-7 mins)
•REST for 3 minutes.
•Repeat a 2nd set.
•REST for 4 mins
•Repeat a 3rd set.
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