I am running

Level 3

Global rating:
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Focus

The exercise trains the players’ in running correctly. Focus on use of arms, fast feet, and the execution in the ankle-joints. The yield surface challenges the player further and increases demands for balance and take-off. Doing the exercise without wearing shoes gives the player a good sense of what takes place in the ankle-joints.

Instructions

The coach demonstrates the exercise and especially explains the importance of correct arm pull. The exercise is done in 5 segments, where each segment takes 20 seconds. 1 minute break between each segment.

Equipment

Soft and challenging surface

  • 6-8 Players
  • 10 Minutes
  • 5 m x 5 m Area

More ideas

Players could jump from one surface to another, so that the running exercise is combined with jumping in different directions. Players could change surface on a given signal from the coach.