Soccer drill
The Full Pitch Reward
Alternating tempo running with full-length sprints down the pitch builds the top-end endurance to keep making runs in behind deep into a game.
How to do it
Run the long side of the pitch at 65-70% pace from the corner, then sprint at 100% along the goal line to the next corner. Repeat for the other side. Rest 2 minutes; complete 3 repetitions total.
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Run Deep & Recover
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Shuttle Sprints
Repeated short sprints with sharp turns build the repeatable speed and quick recovery you rely on for pressing, tracking back and chasing balls down.
Stamina Run
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Suicide Runs
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