Basic College Soccer Training Drills For Preseason



By Andrea Davidson


The difference between being ready for the opening game of the college soccer season and being unfit is like the difference between night and day. One of the most important aspects of any college soccer training program is preseason. If a trainer prepares thoroughly for the opening game then that could be the difference between being able to last 90 minutes, and wilting before the end of the game.

The better trainers will have planned the sessions in advance. Usually you'll start your fitness regime around five to six weeks before the first game. At the very begging things will probably be taken quite slowly, with light jogging and light warm-ups in the first week. Stretching is usually a big factor because many players are quite stiff at the start of preseason.

When you train it's vital to stretch all the muscle groups with both static and moving exercises. Moving exercises are simply those that involve swinging the legs and arms in circular movements, and twisting the upper body. The stationery, or static exercises, are designed to stretch the quad muscles and the hamstrings.

Running forms an important part of the training regime because in soccer there is a lot of running around. Aerobic conditioning is vital and should be gradually increased as the season nears. Cross country running and sprinting should be undertaken as these will get you fit quickly. Later you should also start dribbling with the ball, practicing control and movement.

With the season closing in, the focus is usually more on sprinting short distances, as these are a trademark of the matches. Drills with the ball also increase and the good trainers will incorporate an element of both in their sessions by sorting players into teams. One side will close the ball down as the other side passes it around them.

It does not matter if you're a defender or a midfielder, every player should practice shooting. Normally this takes place when the session is nearly over, plus it gives goalkeepers the opportunity to practice stopping shots. After this comes a gentle warm down. This is a time to take things easy, so as not to strain the muscles the players have worked.

The idea is to make sure that the early part of preseason involves light work. Taking things easy is important because some players will return to training unfit, and they'll need more time to build up their fitness. To make sure that boredom does not set in, it's a good idea to incorporate some fun into practice. If not, players will find it demotivating and might not try hard.

As the season gets underway you may find that your preseason college soccer training regime has not quite gotten them fit for matches. This is not unusual. The only way for players to get fit for matches is to play competitive matches. Oftentimes it takes around two to three games for them to get fully fit for the actual game. Preseason should training help them get there quicker.




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