Lazy morning with a little recovery jog at 4.40 pace covering 9kms.
This afternoon was Jack's last real training session. And it was a monster 2.5hrs. After the steps session yesterday evening he was already feeling tired.
The session was with the U12s and Ozil's nephew. He is a spitting image of his uncle and I told him so in German when he shook my hand at the start. As I have said previously it is mandatory for all the boys to greet the parents.
The session started with a series of ladders with complicated in out repetitions, followed by sprint, cartwheel another sprint then close control dribbling and pass completion accuracy. Again they were going for a good 20 mins.
Then followed a game using something resembling a rugby ball. I guess the theory being that when you have a round ball it gets a lot easier. The coaches then swapped to a round ball. Jack did well and often came up 1 v 1 with Ozil.
When the 12s were done Jack then dropped to the 11s session who were in the midst of a shooting game (it doesn't matter what it is there is always a score and competition - more game simulation). They then started a game and by that time Jack was tired and I could tell. Have to say both the U11s and 12s are shit hot!
We may come back on Sunday but this was most likely the last session. If Jack was not fit before we came he certainly is now. Still not quite sure how he got through the stairs session yesterday.
Views from the hotel room this evening over looking the Schalke Arena.
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