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Team Setting: Football (Soccer) LVP Sprinting Guide

  • Published on Jul 22, 2026
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Introduction

Build individualized Load–Velocity Profiles (LVP) for football (soccer) athletes using the 1080 Sprint.

Every athlete has a unique Load–Velocity Profile based on their top speed and ability to sprint against resistance. LVP enables individualized resisted sprint programming by targeting specific Velocity Decrements (Vdec) — eliminating guesswork. Even within a single position group, the load required for the same Vdec can vary by 30–40% between athletes.

Based on 1080 Motion LVP methodology.

Testing Protocol

Run three loads at the distances below (plus an optional fourth heavy run for advanced assessment). Take full recovery between each load.

Load Distance Classification
2 kg 30 meters Light
8–10 kg 25 meters Medium
12–14 kg 20 meters Heavy
18–20 kg * 15 meters Optional

* 20 kg optional fourth run for advanced assessment only.

Best Practices for LVP Collection

  1. Familiarization — Have athletes practice heavier resisted sprints beforehand. Running with 12–20 kg is a skill — there is a meaningful learning curve. Prior exposure ensures the profile reflects true capacity, not novelty.
  2. Rest — Allow at least 2.5 minutes between reps. Full recovery ensures each sprint reflects maximal output, not accumulated fatigue.
  3. Peaking Out — Ensure the athlete reaches top speed on each rep. If the velocity curve shows they were still accelerating at the end, add 5 meters and retest. An incomplete sprint skews the profile.
  4. Reliability — Target an R² > 0.985 (R² > 0.95 is acceptable). A high R² confirms the three data points form a valid linear relationship and that the profile can be trusted for load prescription.
  5. Limited Space — If your facility is limited (e.g., 20 meters), select a heavier starting load where the athlete can still reach top speed within that distance, then choose well-spaced medium and heavy loads from there.

Applying Your LVP

Once you have a reliable profile, assign loads based on the Vdec appropriate for the session goal:

Vdec Target Training Emphasis
~10% Vdec Speed-dominant (high velocity, low resistance)
~25% Vdec Mixed acceleration-speed
~40–60% Vdec Pure acceleration / strength-speed

No more estimating — let the profile drive the prescription.

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