1. Warm up game (5min)
Principle
1. Principle: Towards the ball
2. Principle:
3. Principle:
Exercise
Name: Passing circle
Rules: Inner circle pass the ball around with two touches. Outer circle anticipates the pass in front of the inner player. If outer player gets to the ball, he remains in the inner circle
Groups: Whole group together
Coaches roles
Coach in charge: Iikka
Assistant coaches: Savvas
Area
Size:
Shape: Circle
Location: Large field
2. Warm up game (10min)
Principle
1. Principle: Anticipating forward or covering space
2. Principle:
3. Principle:
Exercise
Name: 1v1 rectangular
Rules: When coach says "Pano", the player from behind must come to the front side of the closer player to coach. When coach says "Piso", The closer player must run to the back line but the player behind must run there first and has to physically block the other players run
Groups: Players work in couples
Coaches roles
Coach in charge: Iikka
Assistant coaches: Savvas
Area
Size: 8x4m
Shape: Rectangular
Location: Large field
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