03/12/2025
Laurens, how can I become a faster soccer player?
I discussed this on the podcast with Gianni Faelens. You want three things:
• A stable foundation
• Explosive power in your large muscles
• Energy-efficient forward movement
Ensure stability around your core.
The second is a fast contraction with as much power as possible in as little time as possible from your body's major movers.
This is often accompanied by the triple extension movement.
You want to be able to put power into the ground (called horizontal power). This is especially important for starting speed.
Thirdly, we look at running technique (e.g., forefoot placement), but also, for example, ankle strength and whether your tendons are stiff enough to easily continue this force into the next movement.
This has a particularly important impact in the speed phase of the sprint.
Don't slow yourself down! This is a simplified explanation in layman's terms.
Start with the following 3 exercises and let me know if they work. Save this video and do them this winter break!
