Soccer Exercise
Sprint Intervals
- 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
• 2 poles
Procedure
The player positions themselves at the first pole and sprints to the second pole. Then, the player jogs at a very relaxed pace for 20 seconds. At the end of the 20 seconds, the player should be back at the second pole. From there, the player sprints back to the first pole and then takes another 20-second break. This process is repeated several times.
Tip
Coaching Points
• Execute the sprints at the highest speed until the end
• Walk the 20 seconds at a very relaxed pace, but do not stop moving (recovery time)
• Neutral head position
• Straight arm movement
• Adequate knee lift
Training attributes
Condition
- Condition
- Speed of movement off the ball Football-specific endurance Basic Endurance GAT Variable intervals Explosiveness
Co-ordination
- Co-Ordination
- Quick anticipation Flexibility
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
- Intermediate