Half Field Runs                            

Spend at least 15 minutes on a good stretch and warm up before commencing the running program.

Divide players into four groups and position a group at each corner of a half field. Assign a leader or "pacesetter" for each group.

On the coaches command the players will run in the following sequence: 

1. Sprint 1 side, Jog 1 side.
2. Sprint 2 sides, Jog 2 sides.
3. Sprint 3 sides, Jog 1 side.
4. Sprint 4 sides, Jog 1 side.

5. Rest - continue walking around field. 

Total average distance covered will be 1040 yards.

This exercise can also be performed with diagonal runs across the field. Distance would differ.

Organizational Set Up

Divide players into four groups.
Place a group at each corner of the half field.
Place flag at each corner.
Stop watch.
Water bottles at each flag.
Half Field

 

Work Sheet:

Completed Distance (Average total distance covered - 1040 yards)

Time to complete 1040 yards = ______________date:_________________