Using ANKLE weights in Soccer

Question

Um, I am a senior in high school, 17, and start on our varsity team. I was wondering whether or not i should be using 5 lb ankle weights ( for each ankle) to help improve my speed while doing moves such as the scissor kicks and quick cutbacks. Do you think this will work, granted i am only trying to get a little faster with these moves, just enough to entirely fool a defender. If you do not think this will work please state why and what recommendations would you have.

Regards.

Answer 1

dont i heard that they werent good for you because it makes you more prone to injury i think

Answer 2

when i played soccer the doctor warned us all its not good for you and instead of strenthing your ankles it makes them eaiser for you to hurt yourself....ankle wieghts are only ok for walking!!!