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Backward Leg Flings
15 min
Soccer Exercise

Backward Leg Flings

  • 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 forward on the balls of the feet, players alternately fling their legs backward. The upper body automatically shifts into a forward-leaning position. The arms swing alternately. 1 - Body weight is on the left leg, the right leg is flung backward 2 - Shift body weight to the right leg, the left leg is flung backward 3 - Same as 1

Tip

- Palms are open, no fists. - Move on the balls of the feet. - Short ground contact time. - Try to extend the legs as far back as possible.

Training attributes

Condition

Condition
Speed of movement off the ball

Co-ordination

Co-Ordination
Flexibility

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
Indoor Pitch