Each group to take their own ball with them.
1) Warm up player led 5 mins
2) Speed endurance x5 12 mins
3) Rotations x4 6 mins each (25mins)
A) Handling realignment skills
B) Player led drill
C) Illanois agility testing
D) 2v2s overs unders creating space
4) Relay sprints in groups against each others varying distances 10 mins
5) In groups jogging up and down pitch passing/cool down 5 mins
Emphasis on:
handling technique
communication
work ethic
enjoyment
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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