SP60 Program · WEEK 5 OF 8 · DAY 24 OF 40 · PHASE 3 WEEK 1
THURSDAY
Speed + Agility (Peak Speed Work)
PHASE 1 · FOUNDATION
PHASE 2 · BUILD
PHASE 3 · POWER
PHASE 4 · PERFORMANCE
Phase 3 · POWERHEAVY BALL BEGINS: Phase 3 introduces the weighted ball for the first time. Heavy ball work is capped at 4 weeks total (Phases 3-4). Use the heavy ball only during designated sets — do not substitute it into other throwing blocks. Watch mechanics closely when the heavy ball is in play. If arm slot breaks down, reduce load before reducing effort.
Age group
MOVEMENT PREP
ExerciseSets x Reps10U11-12U13-14UNotes
High Knees2 × 20 ydFull driveFull driveFull driveMax knee drive — push pace
Butt Kicks2 × 20 ydHeel to gluteHeel to gluteHeel to gluteFast turnover
Lateral Shuffle2 × 20 ydLow and wideLow and wideLow and wideAthletic position — push depth
A-Skips2 × 20 ydSingle-leg driveSingle-leg driveSingle-leg driveDrive knee, point foot down
SPEED WORK (~20-25 min)
ExerciseSets x Reps10U11-12U13-14UNotes
10-Yard Sprint6 repsFull effortFull effortFull effortMaximum acceleration — rest fully between
20-Yard Sprint6 repsFull effortFull effortFull effortTime every rep. Track improvement.
30-Yard Sprint4 repsFull effortFull effortFull effortAdd for all age groups in Phase 3
Falling Starts5 repsLean, then sprintLean, then sprintLean, then sprintFall forward, catch, explode.
Broad Jumps3 × 55-6 ft target6-7 ft target7-8 ft targetPush the target distance in Phase 3
AGILITY (~15-20 min)
ExerciseSets x Reps10U11-12U13-14UNotes
Cone Shuffle4 sets5 cones, 1 yd apart5 cones, 1 yd apart5 cones, 1 yd apartAdd one set vs. Phase 2
5-10-5 Shuttle4 setsTimed — track PRTimed — track PRTimed — track PRRecord your best time
Lateral Crossover3 sets × 20 ydAthletic stanceAthletic stanceAthletic stanceIncrease speed vs. Phase 2
Reaction Drill4 setsCoach signalsCoach signalsCoach signalsAdd one set — react faster
CORE DEVELOPMENT
ExerciseSets x Reps10U11-12U13-14UNotes
Crunches3 × 25BWBWBWMore reps
Russian Twists3 × 20BW / 5 lb8 lb plate10 lb plateMore load than Phase 2
Dead Bug3 × 10 eaBWBWBWSlow — low back stays floor
Plank3 × 40 secFull plankFull plankFull plankPhase 3 hold
ARM CARE
ExerciseSets x Reps10U11-12U13-14UNotes
J-Band External Rotations2 × 15Med bandMed bandMed-heavy bandThird J-band session of the week
Y-T-W Series1 Round (12ea)BW proneBW proneBW proneNo weight. Intentional each rep.
Hamstring Stretch2 × 30 sec eaEach legEach legEach legFull hold
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