15 Best Plyometrics for Soccer Players/Footballers

In this video, I take you through the 15 Best Plyometric Exercises for soccer players/footballers. What are plyometrics? Plyometrics can be considered ’jump training’ that involves rapid and repeated stretching and contracting of the tendons and muscles, designed to increase strength, explosiveness and power. Plyometrics include explosive exercises to activate the quick response and elastic properties of the major muscles and tendons. The goal with plyometric training is to develop maximum force in as quick of a time as possible through the use of the stretch shortening cycle of the tendons. Why is it beneficial to footballers? Plyometric training has a very large impact on explosive actions which can change moments in games, such as sprinting, change of direction and jumping. These are the most important athletic actions to win matches in the beautiful game. Plyometrics are very intense on the body and the nervous system so make sure you are careful wi