FIFA 11+ | a complete warm-up programme - F-MARC (HD-720p)

FIFA 11+ | a complete warm-up programme - F-MARC

What is 11+


F-MARC developed in 2003 “The 11”, a prevention programme for amateur players, whose effectiveness has been impressively proven in Switzerland. The nationwide implementation (2004-2008) led to a significant decrease in injuries during matches and training, proving not only the effectiveness of the programme, but that it is easily and broadly applicable. Since then, “The 11” has been further developed (2006) into a more comprehensive programme: “11+”.
11+ is a complete warm-up programme to reduce injuries among male and female football players aged 14 years and older. The programme was developed by an international group of expertsand its effectiveness has been proven in a scientific study (Norway, 2008). Teams that performed 11+ at least twice a week had 30 – 50% less injured players ..The programme should be performed, as a standard warm-up, at the start of each training session at least twice a week and takes around 20 minutes to complete. Prior to matches only the running exercises (parts 1 and 3) should or may be performed. For all exercises, correct performance is of great importance: please refer to the 11+ MANUAL for all details or the 11+ programme!



Structure of the 11+

The “11+” has three parts with a total of 15 exercises, which should be performed in the specified sequence at the start of each training session. A key point in the programme is to use the proper technique during all of the exercises. Pay full attention to correct posture and good body control, including straight leg alignment, knee-over-toe position and soft landings.
Part 1: running exercises at a slow speed combined with active stretching and controlled partner contacts;
Part 2: six set of exercises, focusing on core and legs strength, balance, and plyometrics/ agility, each with three levels of increasing difficulty;
Part 3: running exercises at moderate/high speed combined with planting/cutting movements.


Progression to the next level

Players should begin with level 1. Only when an exercise can be performed without difficulty for the specified duration and number of repetitions should the player progress to the next level of this exercise.

There are three options:
a) Ideally, progression to the next level is determined individually for each player.
b) Alternatively, all players can progress to the next level for some exercises but continue with the current level for other exercises.
c) For simplicity, all players can progress to the next level of all exercises after three or four weeks.

Important: For all exercises, correct performance is of great importance. Therefore, the coach should supervise the programme and correct the players if necessary.
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