Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): multi directional speed (2)

Screen 1

Grid size

30 x 30

split into 2 , 15x15 grids

cone as start position1 and 2

8 poles 4 manequins as diagram

Physical

following warm up players start at cone 1 always facing forward proceed arounfd the poles ensuring that also go around the manequin. thenreturn to start position and proceed lateral with right shoulder leading then with left shoulder leading and finaly backward. Once completed 2 runs of each skill the proceed through at pace. always walk back recovery as this is a max effort drill once technique has been perfected.

Key points

balanced athletic stance

fast weight shift feet low to ground

good centre of gravity.

2. proceed to station 2 and perform as before this time manequin before and after poles providing a bigger more realistic barrier to get around as quickly as possible.

Key point is

fast away looking for explosive triple flexion and extension of ankle knee and hip.

shin and torso angle same on powering away.

Mental

Social