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Athleticism · Soccer training in Brentwood, CA
Speed, agility & plyometrics
Soccer speed means acceleration, changes of direction and repeat sprints. Age-appropriate plyometrics build power and help protect against injury.
What we train
Acceleration
The first 5–10 m matter most in games.
Change of direction
Cutting, decelerating and re-accelerating.
Plyometrics
Jumps, bounds and landings with good technique.
Drills to do at home
5-10-5 shuttle
- Setup:
- Three cones 5 m apart.
- Reps:
- 6 reps, full rest.
- Coaching point:
- Low body, plant the outside foot.
Pogo hops
- Setup:
- Flat ground.
- Reps:
- 3 × 20.
- Coaching point:
- Quick, stiff ankles; land quietly.
Ball-at-feet sprints
- Setup:
- 20 m.
- Reps:
- 8 reps.
- Coaching point:
- Big touches into space, sprint after the ball.
Common questions
Is plyometric training safe for kids?
Age-appropriate, supervised plyometrics with good landing technique are widely used in youth sports. Start with low volume.
How can I get faster for soccer?
Train short accelerations, change of direction and sprinting with the ball, with full rest between reps.