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Shuttle runs (fitness)

Progressive shuttle runs for match fitness and change of direction.

How it looks

Animated · the ball runs the sequence

Touch the line with your foot. Turn on both sides. run us them

Watch it done

No video on this one yet. UEFA and US Soccer both publish coaching demonstrations of it — these searches go straight to their own channels.

UEFA US Soccer YouTube

Set-up

Cones at 5, 10, 15 and 20 metres from a start line.

How it runs

  1. 1 Sprint to the 5m cone and back, then 10, then 15, then 20 — one continuous set.
  2. 2 Walk 30 seconds.
  3. 3 Repeat for 4–6 sets depending on age and fitness.
  4. 4 Touch each line with your hand or foot.

What the coach is looking for

  • Low on the turns, plant and drive.
  • Full effort on the way out; controlled back.
  • Stop if anyone feels unwell — this is hard.

Make it harder

  • With a ball at the feet on the outward run.
  • Partner races.