How to get in peak shape for soccer season

Try this drill for getting into shape for soccer season. May sound easy but you will cursing my name by the 3rd sprint.

Things You'll Need

• Somewhere to run, ideally a track

Instructions

1. This drill ideally should be performed on a 400m Track, but any place that you can safely sprint will also work.

   Warm up using your normal routine.

2. Start at the 100m starting line. Sprint 100m at about 90% speed, when you get to the 100m line, slow and jog back to the 50m line.

3. When back to the 50m line, turn and sprint 100m, again try at 90% speed. After 100m, turn and jog back 50m.

4. Keep this pattern of 100m sprint forward and 50m jog back until you get back to the place where you started. Its a killer exercise but will make a huge difference in your soccer endurance.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't over do it. Mix it up into your regular training routine, maybe once or twice per week

• If you get tired, walk instead of job back the 50m.