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Sprint Drills from a Run
15 min
Soccer Exercise

Sprint Drills from a Run

  • Age U6 - U13
  • Training Set Main point
  • Number of Players 1 - 5 players, 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players

Setup

Pitch: Six cones in three colours mark the start, the acceleration point and the finish.

Equipment: 6 cones in 3 colours.

Players: Each player works alone.

Procedure

  • The player takes up a position between the two red cones.
  • Up to the blue cones the player runs at an easy pace and then goes into a sprint.
  • As soon as the player has sprinted through the yellow cones, the player runs it out easily.
  • Six to ten runs are completed, with about 60 seconds' rest in between.

Tasks on the stretch to the blue cones: Heel flicks, high knees, alternating jumps, ankle work and two to three jumps with a two-footed take-off.

Tip

  • Go into the sprint explosively.
  • Keep the arms running straight.
  • Straighten up slowly.
  • Keep the trunk and hips stable.
  • Increase the stride length through the knee lift.

Training attributes

Condition

Condition
Explosiveness

Co-ordination

Co-Ordination
Quick anticipation

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13
Duration
15 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
Indoor Pitch