1. Warm up game (5min)
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: 9 groups of 2
Coaches roles
Coach in charge: Iikka
Assistant coaches: Savvas
Area
Size: 8x4m
Shape: Rectangular
Location: Large field
1. Warm up game (10min)
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
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