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Speed exercises

Speed in football is reacting first and accelerating over short distances. The best speed drills use a football signal and end in a real action.

Keep sprints short (5–20 m) with full recovery between repetitions.

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    Reaction Sprint Duel

    Two players react to the coach's call, touch the called cone and race to a ball 8 m away. The first to the ball attacks; the other defends in a 1v1 to two mini goals.

    Age
    U7–​Senior
    Players
    4–16
    Duration
    12 min

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