Physical Program · Acceleration

Elite Acceleration & First-Step

Be First. Explode Faster. Win Every Moment.

Most football sprints are under twenty metres. The first two or three steps decide the duel long before top speed matters.

This block trains explosive starts from every football position — standing, moving, reacting and turning.

Best for — Players who need to arrive first — in the box, on the press, and in behind.

PRE-SEASONWFCFWBAM4 Weeks8–12 sessions

What players will gain

First to the ball, first to the space.

Faster 5m and 10m acceleration times
Explosive first step from static and rolling starts
Better body angles out of the blocks
More separation from a marker in the box
Higher output on pressing triggers
Recorded first-step improvement at Testing Day

How it works

Own the first three steps.

01

Start mechanics

Shin angle, punch and push-off coached from multiple stances.

02

Horizontal force

Sled, hill and resisted work to drive the body forward.

03

Jump and plyometric power

Elastic qualities that feed explosive starts.

04

Reactive starts

Exploding off a football cue, not a coach's whistle.

05

Box separation

Short, sharp movements to create a yard in the area.

06

Timed benchmarking

5m and 10m gates before and after the block.

The change

Before and after the block.

Before

  • Half a yard late to every ball
  • Slow, upright first step
  • Marked out of the box

After

  • Arrives first consistently
  • Low, powerful launch angle
  • Creates separation in the area

Is this the right block?

This is for players who

  • Strikers, wingers, attacking midfielders and fullbacks
  • Players who lose the short race despite decent top speed
  • Players preparing for trials and combine-style testing
  • Players who want an edge in the penalty area

This is not for

  • Players looking for a general gym or bootcamp class
  • Players unwilling to be tested and measured
  • Players wanting a quick fix in one or two sessions

Important policy

  • Program-based — not pay-per-session
  • No refunds once the program starts
  • Early bird pricing means no freezing
  • Missed sessions are not carried forward

Dates, session times and fees

Every current block — duration, weekly session times, venues and investment — is published in one place so nothing is out of date.

Application

Apply for Elite Acceleration & First-Step

Complete the details below and your application is sent straight to the KGS team on WhatsApp (+974 5189 1916). We confirm availability, the current block dates and the next steps.

Membership, portal type and access codes are issued by the academy based on this selection.

Your details (parent / guardian)
Athlete details

Your application opens in WhatsApp to +974 5189 1916. No account is created until the academy reviews it.