FIVE MINUTE DRILL (AS MANY WAVES AS POSSIBLE)

To train the anaerobic and aerobic energy systems and the muscles involved in the hard paddle to catch waves during a competitive heat.

Ask the surfers to go for a light jog on the beach followed by whole-body dynamic stretches.

Clarify with them the effort expected by the coach and explain the benefits of the training to their surfing performances.

The surfers start from the beach and are directed to catch as many waves as possible in a five minute period. The surfer must get back to the starting point before the five minutes has elapsed.
The waves surfed are scored normally if the coach wishes to score the surfing. Rest five minutes, before commencing the next set. Repeat the drill 3-6 times depending on the fitness of the surfer and the stage of training.

This drill is especially suited for small/close to the beach breaking surf.