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One of the areas of focus during the tactical work this camp has been on shifting and moving as a
unit, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. One exercise designed to train these
movements is what Jurgen Klinsmann calls the 'six goal game'.
Using a field of 70 yards long by 72 yards wide, the coaches set up the big goals in the center of
each endline and then placed two smaller goals on each side seven yards from the sideline.
Recently we discussed the importance of deceleration in relation to high performance training and
injury prevention. We learned about eccentric strength and the role it plays in reducing momentum.
We also made reference to dynamic balance and the importance it plays in maintaining control while
performing skillful athletic movements.
Photo by Steven Limentani/ISIphotos.com
By FRANCO PANIZO
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Historically, players typically improve with each passing day at the MLS
Combine, and that was certainly the case for Charlotte forward Evan James this year.
There is little argument that peak performance in soccer requires a high level of fitness. Soccer
fitness includes a variety of components from cardiovascular fitness, strength, power and agility.
How to best improve these components is a question that is debated among coaches and trainers. On
the Science of Soccer Online, we have discussed the value of strength training (weight lifting),
There is little argument that peak performance in soccer requires a high level of fitness. Soccer
fitness includes a variety of components from cardiovascular fitness, strength, power and agility.
How to best improve these components is a question that is debated among coaches and trainers. On
the Science of Soccer Online, we have discussed the value of strength training (weight lifting),
