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Speed Endurance: Sprints with Ball-Cross-Shot
Soccer Exercise

Speed Endurance: Sprints with Ball-Cross-Shot

  • Age U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
  • Training Set Main point
  • Number of Players 1 - 5 players, 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players

Setup

• 8 cones/markers
• Set up cones in a "Zig Zag" pattern
• See the distances in the diagram
• Place balls at each "outer" cone

Procedure

Two players stand at the halfway line. Player A starts with a sprint towards the 2nd cone (10m), retrieves a ball, and dribbles diagonally to the next cone. Then, another sprint of 20m followed by diagonal dribbling. The third sprint covers 30m, and then diagonal dribbling is performed.

At this moment, Player B starts towards the penalty area. Player A dribbles towards the goal line and delivers a cross to Player B, who attempts to shoot.

Tip

Coaching Points

• Gradually increase the pace
• Perform sprints at 90% effort
• Incorporate sufficient rest intervals

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Dribbling Passing Shot technique/shooting Goalkeeping techniques

Condition

Condition
Speed of movement with ball Football-specific endurance Basic Endurance GAT Explosiveness

Training Organization

Age
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
Goalkeeper
1 goalkeeper 2 goalies
Form of Training
Training in pairs
Exercise level
Intermediate