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Drill Objective(s)soccer aerobic fitness and conditioning aerobic
Develop Aerobic Capacity
Develop Threshold Capacity.
Drill No: Ae4
Age: 12-Adult soccer fitness drills aerobic
No Players: 1+
Difficulty: Easy
Area/Time: Full Pitch (7mins = 1 set)
Diagram 1
ORGANISATION:
Mark out a full standard soccer pitch as shown in the diagram. Players begin at the start position in small groups (3-6 players). These groups can be set off at intervals of 10 secs if you have a large number of players. This activity can also double as a warm-up.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Players perfom 1 lap of casual low intensity jogging in preparation for the activity. Total exercise time shoould be approx. 15 mins.
Players then perform 3 laps of the circuit performing the various intensities shown in the circuit. Should take players approx 6-7 mins to complete 3 laps. 3 laps = 1 set.
Following a set rest for 3.5 mins to recover.
Then perform another 3 laps (1 set)
Perform another 3 laps with the same activities.
Finish with a slow jog around the whole circuit to cool down.
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:
Reduce the rest period to 2 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 aerobically but dont enter anaerobic energy systems. Give opportunity for drinks during rest breaks.
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