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Being fast is a natural ability. Some people are born faster, some slower. But in the end that doesn't mean anything. Speed can be developed through hard work. But, you have to be consistent, smart and knowledgeable about how you approach training.

To be fast, you have to be strong. Not bodybuilder strong and being big with no athleticism and mobility, but super athlete strong, having that functional strength. You have to be strong and light at the same time. The only way to understand this last sentence, is if you actually commit to the training necessary, to become a faster and more capable football player.

Top 3 things you need to know about developing speed (video)

1. Get it out of the way

2. Add technique exercises to your sprinting training for variety 

3. Do the sprints, as far away as possible before the match.

3 types of speed in football 

With the ball

Without the ball 

Speed Endurance 

Abilities to improve 

Sprinting technique

Proper form

Run tall with your head, neck, and shoulders in line with your hips. Move your arms front to back, don't let them cross your torso. Keep your elbows bent to 90 degrees. Let your feet land directly beneath you, don't try to step too far forward.

Agility 

Sprints, quick feet, sharpe changes of direction.

Explosiveness 

The ability to suddenly increase your speed or power.

Acceleration 

The rate of change of velocity, or how quickly a footballer can increase the velocity of the motion. In terms of running, anytime the body starts, speeds up , or changes direction, it is accelerating. It takes a considerable distance for a footballer to reach a maximum speed.

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