Fitness training.
10 Secs to cover distance.
10 Secs rest
Up then Down 10 times
Repeat 5 times
2-3 minutes rest between reps
Place slow players 40M
Medium 50M
Fast 60M
Very Fast 70M
If player is reaching cones too easy promote him up to next level.
If player isn't reaching cone in 10 seconds demote him.
Aim is to get each player in the team covering at least 50M in 10 Secs
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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