Speed training drills for those who just want to get faster on the soccer pitch. Let’s learn how to become a faster soccer player by following a soccer speed training program. At the highest level, it’s all about speed of play, whether that’s playing one and two touch soccer or simply beating your opponent to the soccer ball.
Credit for image above goes to Unisport who have a wonderful speed training video you can watch below.
Soccer can be a tough sport to train for. Soccer athletes must have not only an endurance base, but also the ability to sprint at full speed for short distances. Training for soccer speed requires a mix of aerobic conditioning (i.e. distance running) and anaerobic power (sprinting).
A solid soccer speed training program should include speed-endurance, which is the ability to run at top speeds for extended periods of time. Here is a sample three-week pre-season speed training program to help your soccer athletes improve their speed before the season begins:
Soccer Speed Training Program
General Warm-up
1/2 to 1 mile jog
Full Body Stretch
Warm-up Speed Drills
High Knees (3X30m)
Heel-Glutes (3X30m)
Carriocca (3X30m)
1/2 Speed Striders (3X30m)
Week 1
Monday and Friday (sprint speed)
3X30m (45 second rest between reps)
3X60m (45 second rest between reps)
3X90m (45 second rest between reps)
Wednesday (speed-endurance)
Use a 3:1 Rest Ratio (ex. if it takes 30seconds to run 150m, then rest for 1:30 before the 200m)
50m-100m-150m-200m-150m-100m-50m
Repeat the pyramid one more time
Week 2
Monday and Friday
5X30m (45 second rest between reps)
5X60m (45 second rest between reps)
5X90m (45 second rest between reps)
Wednesday (speed-endurance)
Use a 2:1 Rest Ratio (ex. if it takes 30seconds to run 150m, then rest for 1:00 before the 200m)
50m-100m-150m-200m-150m-100m-50m
Repeat the pyramid two more times
Week 3
Monday and Friday
6X30m (30 second rest between reps)
6X60m (30 second rest between reps)
6X90m (30 second rest between reps)
Wednesday (speed-endurance)
Use a 2:1 Rest Ratio (ex. if it takes 30seconds to run 150m, then rest for 1:00 before the 200m)
50m-100m-150m-200m-250m-200m-150m-100m-50m
Repeat the pyramid two more times.
How to Become Faster on the Soccer Pitch
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The idea is that the sprint coach will tell JayMike how he can become faster before racing the 100m sprinter. In other words, this is the ultimate tutorial on how to become faster and be able to run with a lot of speed! Learn how to run fast like Cristiano Ronaldo and Usain Bolt? You’ve found the right video!
Make sure to watch and learn how to become faster so you can get past your defenders without them even noticing you. Watch this soccer speed training video below.
Additional speed training articles:
- Cristiano Ronaldo Speed Test
- Speed Training Plan from the U.S. National Soccer Team
- Agility Training Drills
- Fitness & Speed Tessting for Soccer
Learn more about speed training over at Coerver. Natural speed is one thing, quickness of mind is another. Alfred Galustian, head of Coerver Coaching, has devised a set of speed training drills to help you harness both weapons.