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Curved Sprint Runs
Sprint along a curve the way forwards and fullbacks really run in a match.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth soccer coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Lay 6 cones in a wide arc about 25 yards long.
Core: Medium. Aim for smooth, controlled arcs.
- Ages
- 14 and up
- Time
- 12 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- 6 cones
- Level · skill
- Advanced · Pace & Agility
The steps
How it works
- Lay 6 cones in a wide arc about 25 yards long.
- Sprint the arc leaning slightly into the curve.
- Walk back and repeat going the other way.
- Do 4 runs each direction with full rest.
Coaching point
Lean from the ankles, not the waist.
Safety: Full warm-up first. Stop at the first sign of a tight hamstring.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Choose the curve: Less (wide), Core (medium), More (tight). Aim for smooth, controlled arcs.
Story
You are a swooping eagle riding a curve in the wind.
My best
Beat your own count
Aim for smooth, controlled arcs. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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