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 updated30 September 2026
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First Touch in Soccer: Technique and a 25-Minute Practice. Improve first touch in soccer with scanning and directional-control cues, a 25-minute practice progression, and simple game-based measures. Skill Acquisition · 29 September 2026 · 6 min
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Match four football conditioning drills to aerobic fitness, repeated sprints, transitions or maximum speed, with practical doses and progressions.
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