Soccer Pre-Season Training
In the 4-6 weeks prior to entering pre-season camp, soccer players should consider
focusing their individual training routines to the following. Proper attention to these
facets of your soccer training can help prevent injuries when the season starts.
** Endurance Training
Your endurance should mirror your participation in a soccer game. For example,
what percentage of the time are you jogging with the play, sprinting toward the ball,
walking backwards in defense, running in support. Walking, jogging, running, sprinting
are all components that should make up your endurance training. You need to work endurance
into each of these areas as they train different muscle sets and mental capacity.
A strong and injury free soccer player has considered each of these.
Upper body strength to avoiding getting pushed off of the ball, leg strength for conditioning and power are both key areas of focus as you build your soccer pre-season training routine. Stronger soccer players are more resilient to injuries. Be careful to pay special attention to the technique of your strength training as weight training, especially, can make you more prone to an injury.
Other factors to consider in your soccer pre-season training:
** Speed Training
**Flexibility and balance
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