Full training session (4 drills): Open receiving with forehand and backhand

Exercise 4: Game 5 versus 5

Purpose: Playing a game 5 vs. 5

Organisation: 
1) Set up (between the 23m line and the baseline or the 23m line and the halfway line) a field with a goal on either side; with younger players and 5:5, one can decide beforehand to make the field shorter by placing cones down as baselines on both sides.
2) 2 teams of 5 players, one team with bibs.
3) Enough balls, extra balls around the field or with the trainer.

Exercise:
1) Form of game 5:5; the trainer explains in advance which rules will be implemented; for example, from how far away a player can score.
2) The trainer can give instructions; e.g. the players may not touch the ball more than x number of times or free-hits must be taken within 3 seconds.

Instructions: During the game…
1) As trainer, give helpful instructions which are in keeping with the overall goal of the training.
2) “Freeze” the game every now and again; shout either STOP or STAND STILL; the players must stand still immediately, whereafter the trainer can comment on the positional choices of the players.

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