Soccer Exercise
Increasing Stride Length Towards the End of the Sprint
- Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
- Training Set Main point
- Number of Players 1 - 5 players, 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players
Setup
- 7-12 cones
- The distance to a red/yellow/blue cone is 2/3/4 foot lengths. The distance may need to be adjusted based on the player's size and age.
Procedure
- This drill aims to gradually increase stride length during the sprint.
- The player runs along the cones, taking one step in between each cone. Afterwards, the player sprints an additional 20 meters and then performs a relaxed cooldown jog.
- The player completes 6-8 repetitions. Between repetitions, the player takes approximately 60 seconds of rest.
Tip
Coaching Points:
Acceleration Phase:
- Forceful and quick steps
- Straight arm swing
- Gradually straighten up
Sprint:
- Maintain a neutral head position
- Sufficient knee lift for stride length
- Stability in the hips and torso
Training attributes
Condition
- Condition
- Speed of movement off the ball Fitness program Variable intervals Explosiveness
Training Organization
- Age
- U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
- Duration
- 20 min
- Training Set
- Main point
- Number of Players
- 1 - 5 players 6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
- Form of Training
- Individual training
- Exercise level
- Easy
- Training Location
- Pitch
- Training timing
- Season preparation