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Old 08-05-2008, 11:15 AM   #1
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Hey guys all i want to know is how can i get faster and quicker for football!? The practices start next week and im still kind of slow for my position

so if anyone could tell me any kinds of exercises that could help please tell me!! running,sprints, weight lifting, ANY!! i also need alot of conditioning lol

thanks in advice
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Old 08-05-2008, 11:39 AM   #2
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What position are you playing?
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Old 08-05-2008, 02:56 PM   #3
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There is a lot of thought that needs to go into this. First as Chris said, you need your position, then you need to decide what you want to work on. Faster and quicker (explosive) are two different things from my point of view. You need different exercises to attain each.

Regardless of your position, you should be working on your core and your lower body for football. Yes, upperbody is important, but those who neglect there core and lower body in football will not make it far unless they are athletically gifted. That being said, focus on squats, deads, cleans. Make sure you do compound movements as well for upper body, like bench. Thes are all essential to strength.

As for running, there is a multitude of different things you can do. you need to do sprints and work on conditioning yourself to running sprints over and over. I would hold off on running an excessive distance, such as 5K etc, as it actually can hinder you from what you are trying to achieve in football.

-You can do first step explosion drills, from your position start...meaning starting from your football position and exploding forwards for 10 yards. -

-You can also work on starting by using a 2 point stance leaning forward until you feel like you will fall and explode forward for 10 yards. These are very beneficial.

Sprinting form is also essential, in terms of arm amplitude, efficiency, swing and leg drive. Make sure you are running correctly on your toes and including these, it all helps.

A few other things:
-Plyometrics are needed as well. Does your school have plyometric boxes?

-Do you have a ladder, if not mark one off with tape. practice drills to work on foot speed.

I know this is a ton of information and just spit out there. All of the things I mentioned above are designed to be used together to create overall explosion and make you faster. They can be made into a program where you progress and do different numbers of sets. I have a few old speed workouts from hs and college if you would like to see them. PM me if you are interested.

And...don't forget to warmup and do a cool-down circuit after you do any type of speed training to prevent injury.
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Old 08-05-2008, 03:00 PM   #4
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Great info bro!!
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Old 08-05-2008, 03:00 PM   #5
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^^^LOL> I do all that when i clean my house justlift....LMAO.. nice job bro

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Old 08-05-2008, 03:03 PM   #6
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too add what justlift said: also work on your flexibility it will help.
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Old 08-05-2008, 03:04 PM   #7
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Thanks chris. Speed training is actually one of the things I really enjoy teaching about. That and bodybuilding.
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Old 08-05-2008, 03:05 PM   #8
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too add what justlift said: also work on your flexibility it will help.
cosign julio. flexibility is a must. I didn't want to type it all haha. warm up and cool downs should always include flexbility, especially with the hips in speed workouts which many neglect.
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Old 08-05-2008, 06:34 PM   #9
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This may be a LIL off topic, but I found that snatches helped me a lot with discus and shot put, and those are all about explosive legs. U could also try sprints with a weighted sled and water sprints in a pool. And def flexibility, very crucial.
 
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Old 08-05-2008, 06:59 PM   #10
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snatches are good, I am partial to cleans though. IMO, a properly done clean has less chance of an injury. Some may disagree.

Pool workouts are good as you mentioned to start off a morning. They limit the stress on your joints and pressure on your lower half. Def good to build endurance in those legs, ie...repeated explosive jumps in about 4-5ft of water.
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Old 08-05-2008, 07:05 PM   #11
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Well developed Hammies can assist in your running. Work on your agility too, which is defo needed for football.

Justlifts got you covered
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