Developing strength in players becomes much more important and easier as players become older. By applying some common sense and adjusting the distances and numbers of repetitions, young players can easily use these upper body plyomteric drills.

• Press ups: Simple press ups are a good work out for the arms and chest, particularly for younger players. For very young players, the player can kneel down and do the press ups, progressing as they get stronger
• Press ups & hand clap: For players with greater strength, press-ups with a hand clap in between is a particularly vigorous way to condition the arms and chest. The pre-stretch takes place as the hands arrive back on the ground and the chest sinks, and this is followed quickly by the explosive upwards action. Once again, to get the best training effect keep the time in contact with the ground to a minimum. Again for younger players, this exercise can be performed in the kneeling position.
• Football throws: Another means of increasing upper body strength is to lie on the ground face up. A partner then drops a soccer ball down towards the chest of the player, who catches the ball (pre-stretch) and immediately throws it back. If the players are older and more developed a medicine ball can be used instead of a soccer ball.
• Arm power: The players sits on the ground. Their arms are placed on the floor, slightly behind them. Their feet are placed flat on the floor in front of them and their knees are pulled towards them and bent. The player has to use the power of their arms to push themselves off the floor.
• Overhead throw standing: 2 players stand 10 - 15 meters apart. With feet together, the first player throws the ball - same technique as a throw in - aiming for a flat, fast throw at head height. Second player repeats. For younger players, shorten the distance and let the players step into the throw.
• Overhead throw kneeling: 2 players kneel 8 - 12 meters apart. The first player throws the ball - same technique as a throw in - aiming for a flat, fast throw at head height. Second player repeats. For younger players, shorten the distance.
• Chest pushes: 2 players stand 5 - 10 meters apart. First player pushes the ball from the chest with an explosive movement and aiming for partners chest. Repeat back