Soccer: Progressive 6-Week Training Block
A complete 6-week soccer training program covering fitness, technical skills, tactical understanding, and psychological preparation.
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Soccer: 6-Week Progressive Training Block
Periodization Overview
| Week | Phase | Primary Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Preparation | Aerobic base, technique review |
| 2 | Specific Preparation | Sport-specific conditioning |
| 3 | Tactical Introduction | Team shape, pressing, transitions |
| 4 | Competition Preparation | Game scenarios, set pieces |
| 5 | Peak | Full-sided games, fine-tuning |
| 6 | Taper | Reduced volume, sharpen confidence |
Week 1: General Preparation
Focus: Build the aerobic engine. Don’t skimp on fitness in Week 1.
Monday: Aerobic base run (30 min at 70% max HR) + individual juggling and first touch
Tuesday: Rondo progressions (4v1 → 6v2) + position-specific technical work
Wednesday: Rest or yoga/flexibility
Thursday: High-intensity aerobic intervals (8 × 2 min on / 1 min off) + finishing
Friday: Full-sided game with one restriction (e.g., two-touch limit)
Weeks 2–5: (Follow same structure, increasing tactical complexity and game speed each week)
Week 6: Taper
- Reduce volume by 30%
- Maintain intensity (full game speed on all activities)
- No new information — reinforce existing patterns
- Focus on confidence and team cohesion
Tracking Metrics
- Sprint speed (40-yard dash)
- Technical test: 1 min juggling count
- Fitness: Yo-Yo test score
- Team satisfaction survey (simple 1-10 rating)
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