10 Plyometric Speed Drills Every Soccer Player Must Do

Want to get faster, more explosive, and dominate on the soccer field? ⚡
In this video, I’m breaking down the 10 best speed drills every youth soccer player should be doing from arm mechanics to acceleration, top speed, and plyometrics. These drills are designed to improve explosiveness, change of direction, and overall speed, week in and week out.

Time Codes – 10 Best Speed Drills

0:43 – Arm Mechanics Series (Seated → Half-Kneeling → Split Stance)
1:23 – Acceleration Sprints (10–30m, multiple start positions)
1:55 – Top-Speed Drills (40m+ & Flying Sprints)
2:32 – Box Jumps & Drops (Single & Double Leg, variable tempo)
3:15 – Depth Drops & Drop Jumps (Reactive power & explosiveness)
3:52 – Pogos (Extensive & Intensive, 1 leg & 2 legs, all directions)
4:22 – Hurdle Hops (Single & Double Leg, short ground contact)
4:52 – Broad Jumps (Single & Double Leg, consecutive jumps)
5:18 – Resisted Sprints (Sled, band, or partner)
5:47 – Speed Mechanics Drills (Wall drills, hip switches, marches, top-speed mechanics) 6:30 – Weekly Training Tips & Programming Guidance