Repeat sprint ability (RSA) is one of the most important physical capacities in soccer. Although the following research study abstract examines RSA with cycling there are applications to others RSA sports that involve running like rugby and soccer. This study used repeated sprint bouts of 6...

Here’s another nice video of AC Milan in training. A good combination of speed and change of direction work here with overall good quality of effort from all the...

Here’s another answer from an older interview. Repeat Sprint Ability is a good indicator of preparation in soccer but not the only option in developing that quality. How would one test it and how would one develop the ability to sprint without doing excessive running? Any insight here...

Here’s an interesting study that looks at the speed and jumping ability of Norwegian players. The thing that makes it so interesting is that it looked at almost 1,000 players over a 15 year period. That kind of data set is almost impossible to obtain. The study supports two of the most...

The study below provides support for the use of traditional speed training (full intensity AND recovery) with soccer players despite the fact that such rested scenarios are rarely if ever observed in a game. Basically, players will sprint in a game at a high percentage of their maximal...