1. Principle preparation (3min)
Principle
1. Principle: 5m fast
2. Principle: Positive body orientation
3. Principle:
Exercise
Name: 3rd man pass with overlapping runs
Rules: Always two touches
Groups: 3 players at time
Coaches roles
Coach in charge: Remmel
Assistant coaches: Miettinen
Area
Size: 12,5m between cones
Shape: Two straight lines
Location: Small field
Physical
Sets: 2 x 1min / 30s
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. Principle preparation (3min)
Principle
1. Principle: Continuous movement
2. Principle: Towards the ball
3. Principe:
Exercise
Name: Passing drill with pressing player
Rules: Passes behind with two touches and 3rd man plays 1v1 with pressing player
Groups: 4 groups of 4 players
Coaches roles
Coach in charge: Miettinen
Assistant coaches: Remmel
Area
Size: 12,5m between cones
Shape: Straight corridor
Location: Small field
Physical
Sets: 2 x 1min / 30s
4. Acceleration (4min)
Wallruns
Practice:
Coach in charge:
Physical: 4 x 20s
Get ups / Falling start
Practice:
Coach in charge:
Physical: 2-4 actions
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