Write an article based on this "Run suicides. Do high knees. Train with the agility ladder. Practice penalty kicks."
Suicides combine explosive power with the dexterity. Set down markers at regular distances going down the field or track. Sprint from your starting point to the first marker, then immediately turn around and return to the start. From there, sprint to the second marker, then back to the start, then to the third marker and so on. When you're first getting the hang of suicides, run through one full circuit, then pause to catch your breath. Work up to the point where you can complete multiple circuits without stopping. A few rounds of suicides are enough to wear out even the most experienced players, so try not to overdo it. Stand with one foot on the ground and bring your other knee up to waist level. In one smooth motion, lower your raised foot to the ground and quickly lift the opposite knee. High knees teach you to pick your feet up higher when you run, making your steps more springy and preventing you from getting tripped up. They're also a good dynamic core exercise. You can perform high knees for time, a set distance or simply as a warmup. Stretch out the agility ladder on a flat patch of ground, then run from one end to the other using different footwork patterns. Make sure you only set your feet down in the open spaces between the rungs. The agility ladder calls for precise foot placement and increased concentration, which will both come in handy during a scrimmage. For example, you could span the ladder by shuffling sideways, skip every other rung or use alternating steps and leaps like in hopscotch. Run rounds on the agility ladder in between other drills and exercises. At the end of your workout, cool down by taking a few free shots at the goal or another target. Shoot from different angles and positions to simulate the conditions of an actual game. Kicking is one of the most fundamental skills in soccer, so there's no substitute for old fashioned repetition. Aiming at a small target, like a goal post or a square tacked to the net, can help you refine your accuracy. Complete a minimum of 30 kicks with each leg. Learning to shoot with both legs will make you more versatile.