Principles
1. principle: Towards the ball
Exercise
Name: Game 10v10
Rules:
- Dribbling trough poles in own field = 1 point
- Goal = 2 points
Variations:
Groups: Game teams
Coaches roles
Coach in charge: Remmel
Assistant coaches: Miettinen
Area
Size: Full field
Shape: Rectangle
Location: Marakana
Physical
Sets: 3 x 6min
Rest activity: 1min
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