Soccer Drills-Leg Strength

If you play or coach soccer then you know how important it is for those legs to be in tip top shape. You do not want to be the one out there on the field about to score the winning goal and blow it because you have pulled your thigh do you? It is quite possible that this could happen if you are not strengthening and stretching your legs. Shin splits and thigh pulls occur when there is a lack of leg strengthening. You may not realize it but there are several parts of the leg that do not get worked out quite as much as other parts whilst playing soccer, so it is very important to strengthen all parts of the leg.

Here are a few good leg strengthening drills, some you can do with your soccer ball. You want to hold each exercise for a 5-10 second count. This first exercise is great for the shin and thigh, simply point your toe down and press the top of your foot against the ball to stabilize it against a wall you should feel the pressure in the thigh and shin. To get your achilles and calves strengthened place the heel of one foot on the ground and the sole of the other foot on the ball and lean forward. To strengthen your hamstring, stand with straight legs and circle the ball around your feet using your hands then spread your legs and circle each foot.

Now that you have completed your leg strengthening exercises you are ready to go have some fun and kick ball!