Build explosive change of direction

Trying to find space on the 5-a-side pitch is like trying to find a clear stretch of road in Delhi during rush hour. It’s chaos.

To avoid collisions in both arenas you need to have great traction, turbocharged acceleration and lighting quick reactions.

We can’t help you avoid a bulldozing lorry carrying cattle on a Delhi motorway, but we can show you how to whiz away from defenders on the 5-a-side pitch.

What you need is the ability to change direction explosively. To arm you with this skill we asked strength and conditioning coach Michael Amoah to demonstrate a simple agility drill that anyone could set-up.

Now all you have to do is hit play, watch, take notes and execute in training. You’ll be darting away from opponents in no time.

Mitre Star is an online hub designed to improve your 5-a-side game. It has expert tips and useful advice to help you and your team in 4 key areas: tactics, technique, fitness and nutrition.For more tips and advice see #mitrestar, @mitresports, www.facebook.com/mitre and instagram.com/mitre

For more 5-a-side tips see:
Keep possession in tight spaces
Control the ball under pressure
Improve strength, balance and agility
Supercharge your reaction speed
Fuel for 5-a-side
Boost your speed off the mark