The Manchester united drill was a drill I learned about when working with a local semi-pro/pro team. The drill is a very fun drill because it can be done in a team environment that fosters competition amongst team mates.

The drill is designed to work agility and acceleration in the the 5-10 yard range. The ways to implement this drill are many. To learn more about how to do the drill, set up the drill and watch the animated drill, keep reading.

Drill Set Up for Teams

Set up two rows of cones of equal length and side by side. From the start to the end of the cones is 10 yards. The space from the first cone to the stack of cones is 5 yards. The stack on cones is 5 yards as well. Use 7 cones in the stack. Click here for more details on setup.

Split the team up into two equal teams.

Individual Set Up and Use

If you choose to do the drill by yourself use the same set up but just one row of cones. To keep yourself interested do the drill with a stop watch and try to beat your time.

How to execute the Drill

To add an extra element of intensity, speed and fun make the drill a relay. Only do this once the athletes have mastered proper deceleration and acceleration technique.

In the relay race the next athlete will start only after the preceding athlete has completely finished his/her repetition. If the athlete starts to soon there can be collision. The animated drill below will show how to do the drill. This animated version of the drill illustrates four options to do in your relay.

Run forward around all the cones.
Run forward then backward.
Zig Zag through the cones.
Ladder drill.

Equipment Needed

8 cones

Stop watch if you are doing the soccer drill based on time.

Alternatives

For other alternatives please click on:

Manchester United drill part 1

Manchester United drill part 2

Downloadable Manchester United Drill

To view the drill with the CoachFX Viewer

You can view the drill below by downloading a free copy of the CoachFX Viewer. The advantage of the CoachFX viewer is that you can view the drill in different angles whereas on the on screen viewer you only get one angle. To download a free copy of the viewer, click here. Once on that website click on "Free CoachFX Viewer" on the left of the screen to download the Viewer. (Not compatible with Mac) If you choose to not use the Coach FX viewer simply scroll down to view the drill on screen.

After downloading the CoachFX viewer,

To view the drill without the CoachFX viewer simply view the drill below.

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