Endurance Runs with the Ball This drill is an endurance exercise that incorporates the ball Important to make drills football-specific (for example - using the ball). Start with a short warm-up using the ball before starting this drill Groups of four; in twoâs standing opposite each other on each 18-yard box First player runs with the ball down the field with the ball to the second player, who runs down to the third player, who runs down to the fourth player This is repeated 4 times for 1 rep; so, one player goes down and back twice Complete 2-3 reps
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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