Soccer Conditioning

Soccer Fitness Tests

January 14, 2011
Soccer Fitness Tests

FITNESS DESCRIPTIONS BEEP TEST -21.8 yards in length -The test consists of the runner going back and forth between two lines, making it to each line before the beep -The runner keeps going until they are unable to make it to the line before the beep -Make sure to start your watch when you...

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Competitive Soccer Training and Injury Reduction

November 30, 2009

By:  Dr. Robert Walker What is the Most Important Skill that can be Enhanced Through Training Possible candidates: Speed – Allows the athlete to get to the play Agility – Allows the athlete the ability to control the ball and make the play Balance – Provides the athlete with a stable platform to execute...

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12-15 Year Old Soccer Conditioning Program

October 7, 2009

Soccer conditioning program should include a specific warm-up discipline, plyometric program, speed training, agility training, balance/proprioception program, strength training, and core/abdominal training and sports specific fitness. Warm-up exercises (every practice) Light jogging 20 yards Skipping 20 yards forward and backward Backward running 20 yards Lateral shuffle 20 yards Carioca 20 yards High knee hopping...

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