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Drill Objective(s)soccer aerobic fitness and conditioning aerobic
Develop Aerobic Capacity
Develop Agility and Quickness..
Drill No: Ae3
Age: 12-Adult soccer warm ups and warm up
No Players: 1+
Difficulty: Easy
Area/Time: Full Pitch (10mins = 1 set)
Diagram 1
ORGANISATION:
Mark out the cones on a full standard soccer pitch as shown in the diagram. Approx. 100yrds in total length (whole pitch), cones mark the corners as mnarkers to run around.
INSTRUCTIONS:
From the start position run (90%mHR) around the perimeter of the pitch clockwise. Run 3/4 of the perimeter and then walk along the last goal line back to the start. Aim to complete the 3/4 length run in 50 secs.
REST (Recovery should be (Run Time - 10 secs) Repeat x6 = 1set. (Approx 10-12 mins)
REST 5 mins
Repeat a second set, but start from the opposite corner (so players are turning left and running anit-clockwise.
SCORING:
None.
KEY COACHING POINTS:
Good technique on the dynamic stretches and also the fast feet activities. Monitor both hand/arm and feet movement.
PROGRESSIONS:
Increase the distance between the cones to 20yrds.
Reduce the rest period to 3 minutes to increase the intensity of the activity.
VARIATIONS:
Modify the circuit and change the jogging sections into cruise (75% maximal effort) to increase the aerobic nature of this activity.
NOTES AND OBSERVATIONS:
Make sure the players are being pushed. At the same time not overworked. Give opportunity for drinks during rest breaks.
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