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4.Power training with soccer specific skills

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The main form of strength in soccer is called Muscle Power and you consider it the ability to move a load in the shortest possible time.

This ability to quickly develop strength can be trained in the field by engaging exercises that resemble the skills and needs of a match.

A training method is the plyometric where through muscle stretch / shortening cycle strength is generated in a short time and in which we can add specialized football skills.

(Several sport scientists consider the stretch / shortening cycle as a distinct appearance of strength form ...)

4.Power training with soccer specific skills

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Divide your team into 4 groups and perform the following exercises.

1) 4 jumps over obstacles 40 cm high - first touch dribble and play "1-2" - finish with a shoott at the post

2) 4 changes of directions on poles - skipping on a ladder - jump and header

3) lateral skipping in obstacles 10 cm right and left - receive and ball driving - drible a manequin and shoot in a small post

4) 4 single leg jumps in rings - receive and pass - slalom sprint and finish in a post

4.Power training with soccer specific skills

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Execute 2-3 sets per exercise with a 1' break between the exercises and 2'-3' between sets.

  • Effect of training on improving muscle performance in a short time.
  • Effect of training on the muscle adaptation of power generation to specialized motor skills.