1. Principle preparation
Principle (6min)
1. Principle: Towards the ball
2. Principle: Positive body orientation
3. Principle: 5s/0s
Exercise
Name: Rondo 4 4 4 4 v4
Rules:
- Two players press inside the area, 2 players stay in corridor
- When ball goes out, players from the square where ball goes out press
Groups: 5 groups of 4
Coaches roles
Coach in charge: Miettinen
Assistant coaches: Remmel
Area
Size: 10x10m squares, 2m corridor
Shape: Square
Location:
Physical
Sets: 2 x 3min
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. Max speed (6min) three stations
Extra weight releasing
Practice:
Coach in charge:
Physical: 2 actions
Rhytm
Practice:
Coach in charge:
Physical: 2 actions
Curved Sprint
Practice:
Coach in charge:
Physical: 2 actions
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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