progression
TrainingMaking a drill more difficult or complex as players master the basics (e.g., adding defenders, reducing space, limiting touches).
Related Terms in Training
warm-up
The initial part of a training session designed to raise body temperature and prepare muscles for intense activity.
periodization
The systematic planning of training to reach the best possible performance at the most important time of the year (peaking).
anaerobic threshold
The point during high-intensity exercise where the body produces lactate faster than it can be cleared; training here improves sprint endurance.
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