Training



Individual training is important for players who are not practicing with their team every day. There's no silver bullet routine that all footballers should follow, so you have to design one based on your goals, age and skill level. Setting long and short-term goals is a must. When designing your soccer training regime, you should strive for a realistic and attainable program. How much soccer training is needed to reach your goal and become a top player? It depends on the efficiency of your training routine and your starting level.

Fitness
Soccer requires you to be in peak physical condition. Learn about the physical demands of the game and how to become more athletic.

Coaching
In this section, you'll find soccer drills, tactical resources and everything related to coaching.

Tehnique
Most successful footballers have spent many hours alone working on their skills. Here, you can go over the fundamental techniques in soccer or look at drills for practicing by yourself.

Since the 1970's, physical conditioning has become an integral part of football. The game has transformed tactically and a player's position means close to nothing. Most defenders are required run down the wing, while attackers often check back to link up with the halfbacks. An average professional player, runs about 6-9 kilometers (4-6 miles) per match. Some midfielders cover up to 13-15 kilometers (8 miles)




There is no "perfect" or universal fitness routine that every player should follow. Training plans are like doctor prescriptions - each one serves a different purpose and helps the user's individual condition or personal goal.

What should you work on in terms of fitness? To answer that question for yourself, you need to learn about the different training methods and how they affect soccer performance. Understanding the purpose of each drill will help you tailor your own training routine. The different training methods below have been categorized depending on their function.