A SoccerFit™ session generally runs for between 1 and 2 hours. The amount of time actually spent involved in vigorous activities is generally targetted at 1 hour. Other time will be spent providing instruction in, and demonstration of, the SoccerFit™ routines.

Typical components of a SoccerFit™ session are described here, but please note that session structures are flexible and variations do occur.

Please note : Participants in SoccerFit do so at their own risk.

Limber up (approx. 8 minutes)

Soccer is all about mobility and the SoccerFit™ limber up reflects this with a series of gentle body movements targetting the specific muscles that will be used during subsequent components of the workout.

Light ‘n’ Easy Stretches (approx. 4 minutes)

The importance of stretching in any well thought-out fitness program cannot be understated. As the body is not fully warmed up yet, a series of very gentle stretches are introduced to prepare the body for the next phase of the workout. This approach is designed to ensure that at all times during the session, the risk of injury is minimised.

Continuous Movement Ball Mastery (approx. 8 minutes)

Ball mastery activities introduce some basic features of ball control and movement. A system of lanes ensures that all participants have plenty of space. Lanes have the added benefit too that the individual needs of people of varying fitness levels and soccer ability can be more successfully catered for.

Stretches (approx. 4 minutes)

At this stage of the workout, the body is sufficiently warmed up to allow safe stretching of key muscle sets.

Game Scenario Drills (approx. 16 minutes)

Beginners and experts of soccer alike can derive immense benefit from the ‘game scenario’ drills. These primarily target so-called soccer ‘touch and technique’, probably the most important factors in determining how well players will perform during a ‘real’ game.

The SoccerFit Game Experience – adapted format non-contact soccer (2 x 10 minute halves)

The SoccerFit Rules - Towards safe enjoyment of the SoccerFit Game Experience please read the specially-developed rules which apply - these are detailed here

The SoccerFit Game Experience maximises the fun aspects of SoccerFit™ and gives participants a controlled competitive outlet in which to bring the skills and techniques they have been practising into effect. By the inclusion of the game experience, SoccerFit delivers on the promise that people get to enjoy many of the exciting elements of soccer that make it the world’s most popular sport.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE : In offering this facility to members of the public, safety is of course a primary concern of SoccerFit™ (the organisation). The game experience carries a risk of injury for participants.

The SoccerFit™ programme applies a number of measures to ensure that the risk of injury is minimised.These measures and details of the injury risks associated with the SoccerFit™ Game Experience are provided in the document entitled ‘SoccerFit Health, Safety and Risk Awareness Guidelines’ which is available from this website - (please click here to download). All SoccerFit participants must be familiar with the guidelines prior to commencement of SoccerFit.

SoccerFit™ Solo

You don’t have to depend on anyone else to enjoy the SoccerFit™ program. Apart from the Game Scenario drills and the Small-sided Game, all the other elements of SoccerFit can be enjoyed by yourself, in your own space.

Ask the ‘pros’ (professional soccer-players) - the hard focussed work you do on your own can make an enormous difference to your touch and technique and as a result, improve your game substantially.

SoccerFit Program Duration

By continuously varying the SoccerFit program and introducing new techniques, drills and challenges to maintain high levels of enthusiasm, a once or twice a week session over a 6 to 9 week period can deliver substantial benefits to participants, not just in regard to improving aerobic and general fitness levels, but also, picking up some of the skills of soccer. In many cases, for a large number of those new to the game, this can lead to an interest in soccer that may remain with them for the rest of their lives.