TOPIC / THEME: Speed Development with Reaction

OBJECTIVE OF PRACTICE:
To develop speed, mobility, footwork and reaction time
ORGANISATION:
	Grid size: 15 x 15m 4 rows of 12 - 16 players, 5m apart One ball per group One player facing the other player at the first pair of cones On the coaches signal they perform a technical activity and then turn and sprint to the end Turn of both side and work of the balls of their feet All players must walk back Work / rest ratio is 1:5 3 - 5 reps per set 1 - 2 sets per session 2 minutes rest between sets

KEY OBSERVATION FACTORS:

Arm Mechanics Elbows should held close to the body Hands and shoulders should be relaxed The hands should move from the behind the hips to the chest Leg Mechanics 45* knee-lift Knees coming up in a vertical line Ground contact with the ball of the foot Turning Mechanics Flex the knees Drop the shoulder in the direction your turning Drive of the front foot

NOTES:

The players must ensure the quality of the techniques is good prior to the sprint.

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