Shuttles runs
Cones are placed 20 yards apart.
Players must sprint from line to opposite line and back - repeat three times within 30 secs. Thirty secs revovery whilst second group complete. Complete 5 reps in one set.
Third set completed with ball but 40 seconds allowed to complete rep but recovery still 30 secs. Total rest between sets is 2 mins 30 secs.
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