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Shuttles

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Exercise Objectives:
This is an exercise designed to improve anaerobic fitness.
 
   
Field Preparation
Area approximately 10 x 25 yards.
Small group of players
Cones
 
   
Coaching Pointers:

Shuttles runs are one of the most commonly used methods of speed training in soccer.

From the starting line, players alternate sprinting back and forth to designated markers placed at a distance
of 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 yards.

Sample work and rest ratio: 

1:1 (2 players) run 1 set, rest 1 set.
1:2 (3 players) run 1 set, rest 2 set.
1:3 (4 players) run 1 set, rest 3 set.

One complete set of sprints equals 150 yards.

Average time to sprint should be 35 seconds.

Variations:
Go long to short.
Do it with a ball.

 

 Completed Sprints (150 yards per set)

 

1 Set

150 Yards

 

2 Sets

300 yards

 

3 Sets

450 yards

 

4 Sets

600 Yards

 

5 Sets

750 Yards

 

6 Sets

900 yards

 

7 Sets

1050 yards

 

8 Sets

1200 yards

 

9 Sets

1350 yards

 

10 Sets

1500 yards

 

 

Time to complete 20 Sets  = ____________ date:________________

 






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