Training on Thursday 11 Oct

today there were about 16 ppl, including 3 keepers in training. we started off with 3 groups of 4. the four would pass around in a grid. upon the whistle, they would leave the ball and run to the next grid. did about 3 reps. then we did another 3 reps, but this time, upon whistle one would play a long ball to the next grid, and the passing would continue from there. then we did another 3 reps, this time we would pass the ball among each other along the way to the next grid. all this while, coach would be taking the keepers.

then, we split into groups of 3. we played one long ball, one short ball. C long ball to A, A short pass to B, B long ball to C, C short ball to A, A long ball to B... you get the drift. keepers continued with coach.

then we played two sides. 4v4. 2 touch. half field. the javelin was playing with us too. it hit junhao, but i think it rebounded off his thick skin. while 2 teams played, the other ran around the 4 corner flags. 65 seconds. one lap change. total we did about 4 laps i think. keepers did not have to run as coach would work with them for the 65 seconds - but i think nicholas may have ran once or twice.

then we finished off with crossing and finishing. two lines on either side of the posts. upon whistle, the first player in each line would run behind the goalpost, switching positions. one would then sling a cross field (only half the pitch lah) pass to the other player, continue running, and finish. did about 12 reps. the key was to keep the passing sharp, and on the ground. "with no pressure, and all the time in the world, i want to see some goals!" end of training.