1. Warm up game (8min)
Principle
1. Principle: Create passing angles
2. Principle: Playing under pressure
3. Principle: Body orientation
Exercise
Name: Rondo 4v2
Rules: First touch always with further foot
Groups: 3 groups of 6
Coaches roles
Coach in charge: Iikka
Assistant coaches: Savvas
Area
Size: 10x10m
Shape: Square
Location: Large field
1. Warm up game (5min)
Principle
1. Principle: Towards the ball
2. Principle: Playing under pressure
3. Principle:
Exercise
Name: Rondo 2v1
Rules:
Groups: 2 groups of 9
Coaches roles
Coach in charge: Iikka
Assistant coaches: Savvas
Area
Size: 12x6m
Shape: Rectangular
Location: Large field
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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