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Sprinting in the Square
15 min
Soccer Exercise

Sprinting in the Square

  • Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
  • Training Set Progression, Main point
  • Number of Players 1 - 5 players, 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players

Setup

Pitch: Five tall cones mark out a square and its centre point.

Equipment: 5 tall cones.

Players: The players go through the course one after the other.

Procedure

The course is completed following the lines drawn in:

  • The long sides of the area are covered with side steps, facing outwards.
  • The diagonal stretches are completed at a sprint.

Variations instead of the side steps: crossover running, heel flicks, high knees, ankle work as well as angling in and out.

Tip

Variations to the side steps: crossover running, heel flicks, high knees, ankle work, angling in and out …

Training attributes

Condition

Condition
Speed of movement off the ball Football-specific endurance Explosiveness

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration
15 min
Training Set
Progression 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