subject: Speed Training through strength training [print this page] This brings me to the next point, soccer athletes should focus mostly on acceleration. The ability to be fast in the 5-25 yard range. You should also work to be good at cutting, accelerating, etc. Try hard to not only work your legs, but work your core, legs, build up a resistance to injury by doing injury prevention exercises. And finally you should not do long distance running, it will hurt your speed. Read this to learn more.
