What to learn
Three things to focus on
- 01Start below your maximum effort.
- 02Short repeatable efforts are more football-specific than one all-out sprint.
- 03Recovery is part of training, especially when returning after time away.
10-minute practice
Walk-jog football intervals
- 1Warm up gently for two minutes.
- 2Repeat: 30 seconds easy jog, 30 seconds brisk walk, for six minutes.
- 3Finish with two minutes easy walking.
- 4Progress duration before progressing speed.