Abilities Developed
- Core Strength
- Explosiveness
- Faster Acceleration
- Jump Higher
- Ability to battle for the ball on the field
Equipment Needed
- None
Drill Instructions
- Start in a seated position, knees bent, with feet on the ground
- Lower yourself down so your back touches the ground
- While keeping your feet on the ground, sit back up
- If possible, find a spot where you can put something on your feet to keep them on the ground
Core strength is vitally important to helping soccer players develop their soccer abilities. Your core muscles are the muscles around the middle of your body, and they are the center of the area where you get your explosiveness and power. This strength exercise will help you develop your core strength, which directly affects your ability to run faster, jump higher, and move more explosively.
Drill Variations
- Vary the speed that you lower yourself to the ground
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