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How to get ready for soccer camp?

Okay, I hav My soccer camp in a couple weeks and it is a TOUGH camp. I was wondering how I can get physically ready for like by running exercising and things like that. I was just wondering what would be the best way to get ready for this camp because our coach expects us too be good. Thank you for all of your help!

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1. run a lot get those ankle weights and run everyday to get good condition
dribble the ball around cones and run with it practice shooting power, accuracy
my favorite is curving it like beckham

2. First thing is get in a real good shape. Run a lot, swim also if you can (it helps increasing your cardio-respiratory resistance without forcing your knees) and do a lot of suicides (since you not only run a lot, but need explosion). Rope exercises help giving agility to your legs.

Second: train a lot of ball control. Try to kick a ball to a wall (not very strong) while you are no more that 3 or 4 meters away from it. Every time the ball gets back to you, kick with a different foot. Try to run a few yards while controlling the ball as well.

Depending on the position you play, a few special exercises would also help, specially if you plan to play as a goal keeper.

Sorry for the writing errors - I'm actually a Brazilian guy not a native english. Good luck at the camp!

3. Is it a camp or a tryout? Usually soccer camp is designed to help you get better and help you get ready for tryouts and the upcoming season. But, if you absolutely feel like you need to be better before camp (and that's good if you do... motivation is always good), here are a couple links that should help you:
http://discoversoccer.blogspot.com/2010/01/q-conditioning-in-60-minutes-or-less.html
http://discoversoccer.blogspot.com/2009/11/conditioning-1010s.html
http://discoversoccer.blogspot.com/2009/11/q-how-can-i-get-in-shape-for-soccer.html

Oh and sorry to the person that recommended it, but DO NOT run with ankle weights on. They are not designed for that, and doing so only puts stress on your tendons and joints and will make you more susceptible to ankle injuries.

4. Hey,

The best thing would be to do some interval training. That best resembles the demand you will be required to do in a soccer situation.

Interval training is short, quick sprinting mixed in with jogging. For example, on half of a field jog 3 sides, sprint 1. Then 2nd lap jog 2, sprint 2. 3rd lap jog 1 sprint 3. 4th sprint all 4. There is also a good figure 8 drill you can do, check out http://www.yoursoccerdrills.com/soccerconditioningdrills.html for more