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| I would like to add I have been using speed ladders since u 8s and currently still use them for u15. they are great to use for speed co-ordination and player fun. I use two sets with to teams. I set out ladders then poles then players run into a cone grid do certain skill work with the ball then sprint back to the finish. The boys love it as its fun and competitive and great for fitness
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Speed ladders are great tools for footwork development. I used them at the high school level for close to 10 years. Generally, I incorporated them in footwork circuit training. There are several areas that speed ladders can provide player development. First is the ability to do the different skills assigned. I would add different footwork patterns each use along with the few patterns I considered foundational. The player must coordinate his movements to hit the steps. I would ask the players to feel as if they were dancing, though I'm not sure many quite got into the "swing" of things.
The next area of development was the speed and quickness that came with the learned muscle memory. As the player learned to execute with fluid movement, the foot touch to the ground became lighter, which translated well to the field of play.
The movement patterns I used were areas that often matched the game, cross over steps, drop steps, lateral shuffles, etc. One of the areas I concentrated on was the hips. Cross-over and drop steps require major hip rotation. When executing the ladder going backwards, the player had to turn the hips (even though I encouraged more turn) to see the ladder. Players that can beat opponents on the dribble almost always have excellent hip rotation to execute a move quickly or to sell a feint.
Lastly, soccer players need to be able move in short quick steps, which is what the ladder forces and encourages. Why do we differentiate between "fast" players and "quick" players? It's because the quick players use short strides and quick coordinated foot movement, whereas the fast players are better at long strided movements. With speed ladders, fast players have a chance at becoming quick players as well.
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Hi,
I do use ladders often as part of my warm up: i have seen my players improve their co-ordination, rhythm and balance. I also use them with the ball and the players love it. In introducing speed training and agility, they are excellent and fun.
My young players struggled with co-ordinated movements, now they have improved alot and can handle the ball better.
Davido
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| i've used them before but don't have enough variety for use other than for warm up drills. Could be keen on some sessions if you got them.
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| I just use only one ladder...coz i dont have that much sessions..
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Yes, I use ladders, mostly for goalie training.
Merced United FC
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