2-Minute Runs 2-minute runs are a form of interval training that develop endurance They are very difficult and demanding; but stimulate both aerobic and anaerobic systems There are 8 stations on the field (where the poles are); team is broken into groups of 3 One group starts (one player at each station), and sprint around the poles for 2 minutes at maximum speed At the end of the 2 minutes, the next group goes; then after the following 2 minutes, the final group goes. This is repeated 3-5 times Coach is in the middle of the poles, timing the drill, signalling the end of the 2 minutes, and giving encouragement
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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