shuttle runs
TrainingSprinting back and forth between lines; a common method for building fitness.
Related Terms in Training
keep-away
A basic possession game where one team tries to keep the ball from the other for as long as possible.
interval training
Training that alternates between bursts of high-intensity activity and periods of rest or low-intensity activity.
small-sided game (SSG)
A game played on a smaller pitch with fewer players (e.g., 4v4 or 7v7) to increase the number of touches each player gets.
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