Sharpen up your speed on the soccer ball with this super-fast drill from Newcastle United strength and conditioning coach Dr Duncan French. Asking the players to move as fast as they can. Foot fire drills with the ball are similar to Coerver type skills work. Soccer is all about your touch and feel of the ball. That’s your foundation. Master your control of the ball and build up speed as you improve.
You will need:
A medicine ball (or normal football)
Muscles worked:
Leg muscles, especially calves
Achilles
What to do:
10-15 seconds per set
3 sets
3-4 times per week