Your players have shown you the strategies and techniques they are thinking about in a game play situation (Stage 1). Use 2-3 exercises or mini-games to work on a specific game aspect you noticed during the first stage.

• Take a moment to talk about the positive parts of their game play and what you think can be improved with your practice ideas.
• Use mini games and drills that focus specifically on the improvements you want to make (defense, playing a zone, passing, etc.).
• Before each exercise, explain its purpose and how it connects with their game play.
• After each exercise (and maybe a water break), ask your players open questions (what/where/why/how) about their thoughts on the exercise and how it relates to a game.
• There's no harm in revisiting a specific mini-game to reinforce ideas, especially if it looks like a team favorite.