Is “over speed” training the ticket? Or is it resisted running that’s going to make our athletes FAST? How about extensive, and intensive, plyometric programs? What about high-speed treadmills? Maybe good old hill running is the way to go? How about ladder work? Or should we just use some of the hundreds of cone drills out there? There’s also parachutes, sleds (pushing and pulling), band running, wearing ankle weights while running, medicine ball work, performing isometric exercises, pool-running and so on. So, with so many options, what does one need to do in order to get faster and quicker?

As one can see there are so many tactics utilized that this topic can quickly become a conundrum, especially when you begin to inquire the “how” from multiple sources. More than likely, for every person you ask, you’re going to receive a slightly different perspective. Because of this, allow me to give you our take on this subject, and then allow you to decipher for yourself if it seems reasonably logical.

Regarding what special techniques to use (listed above) to achieve the goal is a topic I’ll put on the shelf for this discussion. They all have their merit in contributing to making athletes faster, but I want to address the very rudimentary basics of getting faster and more agile; as these are the foundation to which those other techniques are built upon.

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Each team will be able to participate in two games a week for six consecutive weeks with the first session starting August 2nd, 2008. Looking for more reasons to participate? Indoor soccer is a great way to get your team ready to play outdoors. Co-Rec teams play seven on seven (including the keeper). The dollar per player ratio is less than ten dollars per participant per game. No additional fees to cover for the refferee's; our pricing is all inclusive.