Principles
1. principle: Continuous movement
2. principle: Towards the ball
Exercise
Name: Games 5v5 and 4v4 4
Rules:
- Winner moves up, loser down
Variations:
Groups: 5 teams of 4 players
Coaches roles
Coach in charge: Remmel
Assistant coaches: Miettinen
Area
Size: 40x24m, 30x18m
Shape: Rectangle
Location: Marakana
Physical
Sets: 10 x 45sec
Rest activity: 30sec
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