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 Sprints with a change of direction
15 min
Soccer Exercise

Sprints with a change of direction

  • Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19
  • Training Set Main point
  • Number of Players 1 - 5 players

Setup

A sprint course according to the graphic is set up with a cone. The players are distributed evenly over the two starting cones. The coach has a ball.

Procedure

In slalom, the players go through the first cone course (1). Then they sprint to the next cone (2), crossing their paths and being careful not to collide with each other (X). You curve the outside cone and then continue diagonally to the next cone (3), which they turn inside. Then they sprint linearly across the finish line (4). The one who reaches the finish line first wins.

Tip

- The players only start when the ball has touched the ground. - The aim is to train perception, anticipation, reaction and starting. - As in the game, there are always changes in direction over shorter distances. - The sprint is started in step position on the footpads. At the beginning, the upper body is bent far forward, the center of gravity is at waist level, the view goes down. After applying pressure on the footpads, the upper body is gradually raised, the gaze rises and the cadence increases. The arms are actively moved alternately with the leg movement (the right leg goes forward, the left arm goes forward and vice versa). After the first 3-4 steps on the footpads, the entire foot is rolled (heel-> sole-> footpad), the upper body is upright and calm, the step frequency increases to the maximum. - 18 cones

Training attributes

Condition

Condition
Speed of movement off the ball Basic Endurance GAT Strength training Explosiveness

Co-ordination

Co-Ordination
Quick anticipation Quick processing

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19
Duration
15 min
Training Set
Main point
Number of Players
1 - 5 players
Form of Training
Individual training Group training Team training Training in pairs
Exercise level
Easy Intermediate Difficult
Training Location
Pitch Indoor