Single leg horizontal power distinguishes elite from non-elite footballers by Dan Bernardin
Traditionally football teams have placed a large emphasis on aerobic conditioning as elite level players can cover between 9-12Km per game (1). However, it is greater high intensity running that distinguishes top class and professional players and sprint efforts that effect the most crucial moments of a game (scoring and conceding a goal) (2,3). As […]
The Box Jump – Start with the basics and do them well by Dan Bernardin
The box jump is considered an entry-level plyometric exercise utilized to increase explosive power. However, despite this exercise being the first rung on the ladder to more advanced explosive plyometric training, it is constantly performed poorly! Here are just a few things you need to know! 1) Plyometric training was created by Russian sport scientist […]
Goalkeepers Get Specific by Dan Bernardin
The goalkeeper is the last line of defence and can decide the outcome of a match! Despite this there is little research specific to this position, which results in a lack of understanding of the game demands and therefore specific training methods. From the little amount of research it is suggested that the goalkeepers actions […]