1. Principle preparation (6min)
Principle
1. Principle: Towards the ball
2. Principle: Positive body orientation
3. Principle: 5s/0s
Exercise
Name: Rondo 3v1 1
Rules:
- 2-3 touches
- 1st touch with further foot
- After 6 passes change of area
Groups: Half of the team
Coaches roles
Coach in charge: Miettinen
Area
Size: End 6m, middle 10m, 8m from end to middle x 2
Shape: Hexagon
Location: Marakana
Physical
Sets: 3 x 25s / 25s
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 (6min)
Principle
1. Principle: 5m fast
2. Principle: Continuous movement
Exercise
Name: 1v1 2
Rules:
- Start with ball protection until coach allows to pass
- 5m fast and play 1v1 with objective to dribble the ball trough end zone
Groups: Half of the team
Coaches roles
Coach in charge: Remmel
Area
Size: 18x12m
Shape: Rectangular
Location: Marakana
Physical
Sets: 3 x 25s / 25s
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