Principles
1. principle: Continuous movement
2. principle: Positive body orientation
Exercise
Name: Cutback game 5v5
Rules:
- Free game, cutback players have 1 touch
- Pass to cutback player is allowed only from the same half of the field where he is and only in offensive half
Variations:
Groups: 5 teams of 4 players
Coaches roles
Coach in charge: Remmel
Assistant coaches: Miettinen
Area
Size: 40x24m
Shape: Rectangle
Location: Marakana
Physical
Sets: 10 x 45sec
Rest activity: 30sec
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