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Fitness Circle Two

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Exercise Objectives:
This is a great drill that incorporates technique and fitness work.
 
   
Field Preparation
Practice area approximately 20 yards x 20 yards
I Ball
Variety of fitness equipment - High Hurdles, Mini Hurdles, Ladders.
Group of 8 to 12 players.
 
   
Coaching Pointers:
The exercise starts with the players in a large circle 15-20 yards. In the diagram above, player “A” goes "flat out" around the circle and performs exercise at each piece of equipment. "Quick steps through the Ladder, two foot hop over mini hurdle and under high hurdle etc, be creative! Once he get back to his original position the next player in line then repeats the drill.

While the player on the outside of the circle is sprinting and working on his fitness, the players on the inside play "keep away" with a defender in the middle. Make sure the circle is always balanced. Coach should develop a high tempo rhythm as quickly as possible. Players must constantly be moving and communicating with each other.
Passes should be quality followed with explosive runs into space. The player sprinting should work "flat out".






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