Principles
1. principle: Towards the ball
2. principle: 2 touches
Exercise
Name: Game 5v5
Rules:
- 2 touches
- Win the ball in opponent half and score = 2 points
- Goal can be scored only inside the penalty area
Groups
Game teams:
- Half of the team plays, half makes passing drill
Coaches roles
Coach in charge: Remmel (Macro behaviour)
Assistant coaches: Miettinen (2 touches), Jansson (Towards the ball), Mesaritis & Mobbe (Passing drill)
Area
Size: 50x40m (200m2 per player)
Shape: Rectangle
Location: Main field
Physical
Sets: 4 x 2min 45s / 1min 45s
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