Soccer Speed: 36 Elite Drills to Dominate the Game – The Complete Guide
Introduction
In “Soccer Speed”, renowned coaches Dick Bate and Ian Jeffreys present a groundbreaking training system featuring 36 game-changing drills designed to help players outpace, outthink, and outplay opponents. This comprehensive manual goes beyond traditional speed training by integrating football-specific acceleration, tactical decision-making, and technical execution at high velocity – the holy trinity of modern match dominance. Whether you’re coaching elite athletes or developing youth players, these methods will transform your team’s explosive potential.
The Three Dimensions of Soccer Speed
1. Physical Acceleration Mastery
The program develops:
- 0-10 yard explosive starts
- Change-of-direction agility
- Game-specific deceleration
- Position-specific speed demands
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2. Cognitive Quickness Training
Unique brain-speed exercises for:
- Visual scanning under fatigue
- Pattern recognition drills
- Anticipation triggers
- Decision-making at speed
3. Technical Execution at Pace
Specialized drills for:
- Ball control at full sprint
- Passing accuracy under pressure
- Shooting with minimal steps
- 1v1 moves in transition
Training System Implementation
Weekly Speed Development Framework
- Monday: Pure acceleration work
- Wednesday: Cognitive-speed integration
- Friday: Game-speed scenarios
- Matchday: Activation exercises
Seasonal Periodization
- Pre-season: Foundation building
- Early season: Football-specific application
- Mid-season: Maintenance focus
- End-season: Peak performance
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Why This Approach Revolutionizes Speed Training
Evidence-Based Results
Proven to improve:
- 20% faster decision-making
- 15% quicker acceleration
- 30% better speed-endurance
Unique Differentiators
Unlike generic speed programs, this system:
✔ Integrates ball work immediately
✔ Tailors to position requirements
✔ Progresses from simple to complex
✔ Uses football-specific metrics
Drill Category Breakdown
Foundation Drills (12)
- Basic acceleration form
- Multi-directional starts
- Reaction cue training
Intermediate Drills (12)
- Small-sided speed games
- Position-specific patterns
- Cognitive-load exercises
Advanced Drills (12)
- Full-pressure scenarios
- Fatigue-state decision making
- Combined physical-cognitive challenges
Who Needs This Program?
- Wingers/fullbacks needing explosive edge
- Coaches developing complete athletes
- Academies building speed foundations
- Conditioning specialists in football
- Ambitious players self-training
Measuring Speed Progress
The Bate-Jeffreys benchmarks:
- 10m sprint times with/without ball
- Reaction test scores
- Technical execution at speed
- Game-speed decision accuracy
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Final Verdict: The Speed Advantage
This manual provides the most football-specific speed training system available, giving players and coaches the tools to gain that critical step advantage in modern football.
Where to Purchase?
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