Soccer Fitness : More Than 100 Drills for Speed, Agility and Quickness

by Pearson, Alan

• ISBN13: 9780071406901
• ISBN10: 0071406905
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-04-15
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Summary

A must-have for all players of the quick-paced sport of soccer,Soccer Fitnessprovides a cutting-edge program to help dedicated players develop multidirectional, explosive speed and gain an advantage in a game where feet and inches can make all the difference between winning and losing. Through a detailed course of soccer-specific running, flexibility, and strength exercises (plyometrics) and more than 100 drills that can be worked on alone or in a team setting, this progressive, sequential, and flexible training schedule also helps players improve their eye, hand, and feet coordination to reach their maximum potential.

Author Biography

Alan Pearson is the managing director of SAQ International, Ltd., an internationally renowned athletic training organization. His programs are used by the world's top soccer teams, including Manchester United.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. iv
Forewords	p. v
Graham Taylor (Watford, England)--a coach's perspective
Craig Brown (Scotland)--a coach's perspective
Steve Palmer (Watford, Ipswich)--a player's perspective
Introduction	p. vii
Dynamic Flex warm-up on the move	p. 1
Soccer running form the mechanics of movement	p. 29
Innervation fast feet, agility and control for soccer	p. 49
Accumulation of potential the SAQ Soccer Circuit	p. 62
Explosion 3-step multi-directional acceleration for soccer	p. 68
Expression of potential team-games in preparation for the next level	p. 87
Position-specific drills	p. 93
Warm-down and recovery	p. 117
The SAQ Soccer Program	p. 124
References	p. 144
Glossary	p. 144
Index of drills	p. 146
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