Son Woong-jung Off-Season Conditioning

Adopt the rigorous off-season conditioning designed by Son Woong-jung for Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min. This 60 minute workout focuses on ambidextrous footwork, relentless ball touch drills, and core stamina.

5 time blocks, 60 minutes in total.

Time blocks

Dynamic Ankle and Hip Mobility: 10 min
Joint rotations, leg swings, and light strides to open up hips
Continuous Dual-Foot Juggling: 15 min
Alternating foot and thigh keep-ups keeping the ball off the ground
Equal-Foot Shuttle Sprints: 10 min
Short sprint intervals with sharp changes of direction on both feet
Ambidextrous Wall Passing: 15 min
One-touch and two-touch wall passes alternating left and right foot
Cooldown and Static Stretching: 10 min
Targeted stretches for hamstrings, calves, and hip flexors

About this routine

Son Heung-min training routine during the off season reflects the intense discipline instilled by his father, Son Woong-jung. Before joining top European academies, Son spent years in Chuncheon performing thousands of fundamental touch drills daily under his father's strict supervision.

The core philosophy rests on complete ambidexterity, physical endurance, and absolute mastery of the ball before adding tactical complexity. Every session requires equal repetition on both feet, building foot speed, joint stability, and sharp first-touch control.

You can perform this 60 minute session on any open pitch or green space with a football and a wall. Running through this sequence helps build bilateral balance, agility, and fundamental ball control.

Why this routine works

Develops equal strength and control in both feet
Improves first-touch accuracy under fatigue
Builds joint stability and change-of-direction agility

FAQ

What is Son Heung-min's training routine during the off season?

Son Heung-min follows strict fundamental conditioning designed by his father, Son Woong-jung. The sessions focus on thousands of ball touches, equal reps for both feet, and intense stamina drills.

How did Son Woong-jung train Son Heung-min?

Son Woong-jung delayed match play early in Son's youth to focus entirely on ball mastery, continuous juggling drills, ambidextrous shooting, and physical discipline.

Sources

Son Heung-min Autobiography: Having Said That, Son Heung-min
How Son Woong-jung Formed Son Heung-min, Yonhap News Agency

More routines

Virat Kohli Athletic Conditioning Routine