Amid all the running, cycling and weightlifting, the Collingwood youngsters took time out to sharpen their skills on a frosty morning in Falls Creek.

The coaching staff set up a number of ball drills on a set of tennis courts at 7.30am, and kept everyone on their toes by ensuring the drills had a competitive edge.

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Assistant coach Brenton Sanderson cycles down the mountain.



Tarkyn Lockyer takes charge.



The captain and the coach.



High fives all round.



Ben Crocker gets down and counts.



Speaking of counting..



Showing the way.



On your marks, get set...



An appeal for LBW?



Celebrate the small wins.



Sanderson oversees proceedings.



Brayden Sier rugs up.



We doubt Ben Crocker has ever trained with a snowy backdrop before.



Mason Cox looks up court.



Dodgeball nearly claims another victim.



Brodie's too clever to be struck.



Onto the next mission.