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How Do You Use Serious Conditioning To Train Youth Soccer Players?

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How Do You Use Serious Conditioning To Train Youth Soccer Players?

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Serious soccer players over the age of 14 will benefit greatly from consistent conditioning. That doesn’t mean, however, that the program can’t be fun. Develop running ability. Higher-level soccer consists of continuous running with bursts of explosive speed. Players need endurance, good sprinting and jumping form, and agility. Build a solid foundation of aerobic (cardiovascular) fitness. Be able to run continuously for 20 to 30 minutes. This is adequate for serious soccer players. Build to this level gradually. Intersperse short sprints into the distance run, once it can be done comfortably. Work on getting faster. Practice sprinting. Weight training, jumping drills, and running uphill will also help. Strengthen the rest of the body. Advanced players over the age of 14 should work their way up to at least 3 sets of 20 pushups and 30 sit-ups per day. Lift weights when the time is right. If a player over 14 is interested, the weight training should be supervised by someone with experien

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