1 Balance games and training

There are different ways to practise the same skills. Get a balance between competitive and non-competitive exercises and games. To get the best out of your players this balance should be more towards competitive exercises.

2 Training strategies

“Zigzag” training: Alternate between two different exercises, performing each for a short period of time before moving on.

“Rotation” training: Move around a circuit of three or four different exercises spending a short time at each one before moving on.

“Station” training: Split your squad into small groups who move around a series of stations where they perform a different exercise. You will need a coach at each station.

3 Organisation

Speed between exercises maintains momentum. There are four ways to make sure this happens: Set up early, have all the equipment ready in the areas, have clearly defined spaces to work in and finally, keep all the areas close together.