transition drill
TrainingAn exercise that focuses on the moment possession changes, forcing teams to switch rapidly from attacking to defending (or vice versa).
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beep test
A multi-stage fitness test where players must run back and forth between 20m markers at increasing speeds signaled by audio beeps.
grid
The marked-out area (usually with cones) in which a specific drill or game takes place.
possession drill
Any exercise where the primary objective is to keep the ball away from the opponent rather than scoring goals.
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