The ability to run faster and make quicker cuts can be improved. In fact, a player’s straight ahead speed and agility can be improved with minimal work by targeting the muscles and joints specifically involved in these actions. Interested players will work on a variety of specialized strength and flexibility exercises that are specific to running and cutting. As a positive side effect, the jumping and kicking ability will also be improved since many of the muscles and joints involved are the same.

We encourage players to work this program, which is part of our free individual training program, consistently and ask our technical director for guidance if needed.

DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAM

• COMPLETE PROGRAM – Club’s Technical Strength Program v2.2.

It comprises Part 1 through Part 7 (without Pictures). These parts are:

• • Part 1: Straight Ahead Speed
  • Part 2: Core
  • Part 3: Feet
  • Part 4: Agility – Ankle Work
  • Part 5: Agility – Hip Rotation
  • Part 6: Agility – Hip Flexion
  • Part 7: Agility – Hip Abduction and Adduction

Note: Part 1 of this program (Straight Ahead Speed) is also available with pictures (Part 2-Part 7 will be updated with pictures as soon as possible). You can download Part 1 with pictures here: Club’s Technical Strength Program v3, Part1 – Straight Ahead Speed