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Fitness training for Field Hockey: Part 2
When looking to improve speed and agility we first need to look at what areas contribute towards them. Other than technique which is essential we can also work on:
force production
movement efficiency
decision making
Fitness training for Field Hockey: Part 1
Hockey can be classed as a Transition game sport, it requires efforts of varied intensity that occur randomly with varied rest periods. The game is 70 minutes in duration consisting of two 35 minute halves with 5 minute half time. A squad consists of 16 players, 11 are on the pitch at any one time in a variety of formations.
Read More5 ways to keep your hockey team fit all season
“The best way to stay in shape is not to get out of shape”
Jim Radcliffe.
As coaches we are here to help our athletes improve their skills and enable them to play as much as possible. Keeping players fit for the whole season can be a hard task and we often have to deal with injuries throughout the season.
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