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Relay – running and carrying the ball
- 15 min
- 5v5
- 7v7
- Technique & Skills
Players, balls, area about 15x15 m. The task is to run/carry the ball as fast as possible. The players stand in a line. The first runs to a line and turns back to the line. There the next player takes over. When all players have done the exercise the team has completed the task. The exercise is done against the clock. Progression – with a ball: The exercise is done by carrying the ball there and back.
What the coach should look for
- Without a ball: start with short steps and gradually increase your stride length, shorten your steps before turning and turn sharply.
- With a ball: carry with the instep or the outside of the foot, look up between touches.
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