Football is one of the most physically demanding sports, mainly because you have to run a lot for a 90-minute match. Although overall fitness factors influence a player’s ability to maintain energy levels, other areas of focus, such as diet, sleep and specialized training, can also help improve the strength of the player while playing football.
It is often said that speed is something that cannot be taught, but that’s not entirely true. Football players run much during a game, and the tempo may be fast, but that does not mean that everyone is running all the time. In football, smart players choose their battles carefully, when to run and when to keep a steady pace. During the course of a season, players can adjust your weight and muscle to improve its performance. Indeed, there are ways for a soccer player improves his ability to get to the ball or an opponent reach first attacker.
Get ready to run farther and faster. Even if you’re a particularly fast runner, you can improve your ability to move faster if your legs, lungs and heart are in good condition. You must stretch properly at the beginning or start running before a workout or practice games. The fast runs should be done at the end of training. According to Football Coaching Guide, some runs 18-27 meters with 20 seconds rest between each set would be ideal. The training runs should be made with or without the ball. However, it does run the day before a match.
Set the weight of your body. As you increase your strength and improve your cardiovascular ability, lessen the burden on your legs can only help you be faster provided no cuts your muscles in the process. You can also become significantly thinner and need more muscle in your legs to help your acceleration in the field. A healthy diet and an exercise program help you lose weight or increase your muscle. Ask a doctor before implementing your program.
Manage your speed in the game. Do not run at full speed for an open if there are two or three companions who first open pass. Save your search to be run when the first blast your partner, or if it is a one on one battle when only one opponent between you, the ball and bow.
The exercises for the players can be organized according to positions. For example, should train runs backward. The front should practice short runs with the ball and midfielders should be trained in the ability to change direction quickly.
