Last week I posted the first part of this series so check that out after reading this post, or beforehand, you can choose.
I think what happens with local/amateur football training is that because we have limited time to train compared to our professional counterparts, then we get into a mindset of trying to cram as much into Tuesday and Thursday night training as possible.
Now that's all well and good as volume and intensity is a very important of building and maintaining specific conditioning for football.
What usually results here is far more quantity then quality throughout all aspects of footy (skills, speed, endurance etc).
Unfortunately this overlooks improving efficiency greatly and the same mistakes and fatigue you see out on the track, is what you see on game days as well.
Here's some more on how efficiency plays a major role in sports via US strength coach Joe De Mayo fro the University of Richmond.
- Most teams train conditioning then work on technique/skills etc
- The best way to increase conditioning is through increasing technique as movement efficiency increases and you waste less energy
- Can be the fastest way to improve conditioning without volume, wear and tear etc
- Increase max outputs such as max strength, speed, power etc, relative to the demands of the game which will mean come game day you'll be working at a smaller % of your max during games so it’s a more sustainable effort (80% v 100%)
- Only then should you focus on game specific conditioning
I'll most likely put my club's pre-season together and will definitely be trying this out for season 2019.
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