It’s all well and good if you’re fast, but if that stops at straight line speed then you’ll be restricted to the wings. Every soccer player should be able to change direction at any second and do so quickly, without the risk of injury and keeping the ball well under control. Traditional cone drills are an easy way to improve a player’s agility, including slalom runs and shuttle runs. Don’t forget the ball, either; the real gamechanger is being able to run and turn at full tilt, but still keep the ball under control.
