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Sprint Mechanics in Youth Football

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Football · Advanced

Sprint Mechanics in Youth Football

Jonas Reinhardt, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Youth Academy

4.9(212 reviews)6.5 hrs24 lessons

Technical sprint models, drill progressions, and the most common error patterns from eight years inside a professional youth academy. Packaged so you can apply it in next week's club training.

Protocol · Learning goals

What you'll learn.

  • 01Observe and assess sprint phases with precision
  • 02Build drill progressions for U12 through U19
  • 03Spot and correct the most common error patterns
  • 04Make speed a fixed part of the weekly training plan

Curriculum.

Foundations of Sprint Mechanics3 lessons
  • Posture, frequency, and stride length
  • Ground contact and force direction
  • Video analysis with a smartphone
The Drill Library4 lessons
  • Wall drills and position work
  • Resisted and sled sprints
  • Dosing flying sprints correctly
  • Competition formats for youth players
Integrating It into Team Training3 lessons
  • Weekly planning around matchday
  • Load management and recovery
  • Setting up and evaluating testing days