1. Principle preparation (7min)
Principle
1. Principle: Positive body orientation
2. Principle: 5m fast
3. Principle:
Exercise
Name: Rondo 4v2
Rules: The middle couple has 5 points.
- Pass between them is -1 point
- 10 passes is -1 point
Who loses 5 points fastest makes 10 push ups, 2nd last 5 push up and who stays the longest time makes no push ups
Groups: Groups of 6 players
Coaches roles
Coach in charge: Miettinen
Assistant coaches: Remmel
Area
Size: 12x12m
Shape: Square
Location: Small field
Physical
Sets: 1 x 1min / 2min
2. Mobility (2min)
1. Calfs hands and feet on ground
2. Swinger locked knee
3. Back swinger knee bend
4. Side swinger with partner
5. Shim on knee bend forward
6. Groin on the knees
3. Injury prevention (7min)
Balance
Practice: See the picture
Coach in charge: Miettinen
Physical: 1 x 2min
Decceleration
Practice: See the picture
Coach in charge: Miettinen
Physical: 2 actions
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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