How to Get Faster for Soccer

Speed is a valuable skill in any sport, but it is especially useful in soccer. In soccer, it is important for a player to get to the ball before his or her opponent. Although it may seem like a challenge, it is possible to increase your speed and get faster for soccer. Certain drills and warm-up exercises can help a player run faster.

Things You'll Need

  • Stopwatch
  • Paper
  • Pen
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Instructions

    • 1

      Warm up before performing any type of exercise. Stretch and jog in place to warm up your muscles, which will prevent muscle tears and strains.

    • 2

      Spend one hour a week working with stairs or hills. Go somewhere, like a stadium, where there is a large amount of stairs. Run up the stairs as fast as you can, and walk down the stairs slowly. Repeat this action 3 or 4 times.

    • 3

      Start a stopwatch, and run as fast as you can for 1/2 a mile. Write your time down. Jog slowly for 1/2 mile, then run as fast as you can for 1/2 a mile, and compare the time to your first time. Repeat this four times. Repeat this exercise once a week.

    • 4

      Take a long run once a week. The goal for this exercise is not speed, but it's supposed to keep you aerobically fit.

    • 5

      Stretch after each exercise to keep your muscles from cramping.