Table 2 Exemplified micro-cycle of the soccer-specific training group (active control)
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Soccer specific exercise | Technical drills (65 min) | Tactical drills (65 min) | Small-sided games (SSG’s) with or without goal (65 min) | Rest | Technical and tactical drills (65 min) | Small-sided games (SSG’s) with or without goal (65 min) | Day off |
Warm-up and cool down | 25 min | 25 min | 25 min | 25 min | 25 min | ||
Total volume | 90 min | 90 min | 90 min | 90 min | min |