Soccer Exercise
Alternating Long and Short Strides
- Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19
- Training Set Progression
- Number of Players 1 - 5 players, 6 - 9 players
Setup
One set lasts approx. 10 seconds. The number of players is flexible. Two cones can mark the start and finish, for example.
Procedure
While running on the balls of the feet, players always take one long stride, two quick short intermediate steps, and then another long stride with the other leg.
Tip
- Palms are open, no fists (this makes a 3/100 sec. difference for a sprinter and can decide between gold/silver/bronze in track and field; in football it can be the difference between hitting the post or scoring a goal). - Run on the balls of the feet, not flat-footed or on the heels. - Light, easy footwork, no stomping or pounding — stay nimble. - The arms, bent close to the body, move alternately with the legs. Not away from the body (no goal celebration pose). - As diagonal as possible (left arm/right foot and vice versa). - Quick, short movements. - Short ground contact time.
Training attributes
Condition
- Condition
- Speed of movement off the ball Strength training
Co-ordination
- Co-Ordination
- Quick anticipation Quick processing
Training Organization
- Age
- U6 - U13 U14 - U19
- Duration
- 15 min
- Training Set
- Progression
- Number of Players
- 1 - 5 players 6 - 9 players
- Form of Training
- Individual training Group training Team training
- Exercise level
- Easy Intermediate Difficult
- Training Location
- Pitch Indoor