Soccer
Explosive First-Step Reaction
Improve first-step explosiveness off the ball
8 min
10 x 10 yard bursts
Advanced
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Start in an athletic ready position facing a coach with a ball.
- 2React to the coach's visual cue by exploding into a 10-yard sprint.
- 3Drive the first three steps low and short before opening stride.
- 4Walk back and reset between reps for full recovery.
What to focus on
Low, powerful first three steps rather than standing tall immediately.
Common mistake
Standing upright on the first step and losing acceleration.