Endurance:
The ability of a player to commit themselves diligently throughout the game in attack and defense with no sign of fatigue or impaired ball control.  That player must constantly be running into open spaces and demanding the ball or pulling and committing opposing players to create openings.  Even though this is also a tactical commitment, it will only be successful if you have the endurance capabilities to run for 60 to 90 minutes.  The coach will be examining players’ physical exertion as they are being exposed to tactical problems which are trying to be solved on the field within the game format.

Speed:
The ability to accelerate quickly and maintain that acceleration of the various lengths that players’ positions demand.  For example, the forwards need acceleration with changes of speed over three to twenty yards.  Elements include:
1.  Pure straight-ahead running speed
2.  Lateral speed (changing direction)
3.  Change of speed (slow to fast, fast to half speed)
4.  Deceleration (“stopping on a dime”

After the basics are attained, speed must be practiced and fully integrated into ball handling.

Agility:
The ability to change directions quickly.  Twisting, turning while dribbling, readjusting your body to control an awkwardly bouncing ball, and getting up quickly after a tackle are a few examples.  This area is enhance by flexibility exercises such as stretching, ball gymnastics, and skill training with the ball.  Conditioning training will be combined with skill and tactical training.

Strength:
The ability to effectively use your body to win physical confrontations.  Strength is exhibited during tackling (1 vs. 1), winning the aerial duel (heading), and changing directions effectively (explosion).  It is also important to learn how to effectively use that strength to your advantage as is demonstrated in using your arms to hold a player off while running top speed with the ball or in shooting for power.  Most of the strength and power training can be combined with technique training.