For this week, we propose a drill designed to be included in the training process to develop football-specific physical conditioning.
Required equipment:
- Hurdles, two speed ladders, slalom poles with pointed tops, cones, and plenty of balls.
Drill description:
The working area is marked as shown in the diagram. The coach and the third goalkeeper are positioned between the two goals, each with several balls at their disposal.
Four teams are formed. In the diagram, teams C and D are engaged in a small-sided game.
Players from teams A and B will take turns performing the following:
- Hurdle jumps (Zone I);
- Speed ladder variations (Zone II);
- Quick step runs through slalom poles (Zone III).
After completing the sequence, players A and B receive a ball and finish with a shot on goal (phases 1–2).
The drill is carried out in 6-minute intervals, with a 3-minute rest between intervals.
During the break, groups A and B switch roles with groups C and D.
