Train like the research says, not like the highlight reel
Conditioning, warm-ups, recovery, and skill learning for soccer — sourced from sports science, translated for the pitch.
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Soccer Science covers the training side of the game: what studies actually support, what remains coaching folklore, and how to run it with a real squad on a real schedule.
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Publishing since2026
Last updated4 October 2026
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Plyometrics for Soccer: Exercises, Jump Counts and Progression. Plan soccer plyometrics with four exercises, 26 or 52 landings, clear rest periods and gradual progression, plus what adolescent research actually supports. Feature · 2 October 2026 · 5 min
Soccer Striker Training: A 40-Minute Practice Plan.
Run a 40-minute striker practice that connects timed runs, receiving, link play and finishing under pressure, with simple measures of progress.
Skill Acquisition · 30 September 2026 · 6 min
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