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Sprints
15 min
Soccer Exercise

Sprints

  • 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

  • 7 poles
  • 3 cones
  • 3 hurdles

Procedure

The following tasks are performed at the 3 stations:

  • Pole course: touch all the poles. Then, sprint to the cone.
  • Lying poles: Go over the poles with running ABC exercises and sprint to the cone.
  • Hurdles: Jump over with both legs and sprint to the cone.

Tip

Coaching Points 

  • Pole course: Navigate the poles in the shortest path (do not sprint in an arc).
  • Sprint (acceleration phase): Lean forward, short and quick steps, short ground contact.
  • Sprint (post-acceleration phase): Upright posture, sufficient knee lift, longer stride length.
  • Choose different sprint distances: for example, 10, 20, and 30 meters.
  • Ensure adequate rest between rounds.

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
Pitch Indoor