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Speed

  • 11-06-2010 12:00pm
    #1
    ducie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 79 ✭✭


    I am generally fit enough. but i want to increase my speed . any advice?


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  • #2
    xgtdec
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 821 ✭✭✭xgtdec


    you could do the good ol beep test and see what level ya get to....or it may make you pack it in completely:D


  • #3
    RealistSpy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,686 ✭✭✭RealistSpy


    What kind of speed?


  • #4
    ducie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 79 ✭✭ducie


    RealistSpy wrote: »
    What kind of speed?

    sprinting speed


  • #5
    BigBraveBear
    Closed Accounts Posts: 41 ✭BigBraveBear


    I thaught this was going to be another thread on doping!


  • #6
    Scuba Ste
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭Scuba Ste


    BigBraveBear wrote: »
    I thaught this was going to be another thread on doping!

    Still could be, you know what they say about the finals of the 100m ;).

    OP you should post some more details like your sport, position, current training etc. if you want more detailed answers.


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  • #7
    ducie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 79 ✭✭ducie


    Scuba Ste wrote: »
    Still could be, you know what they say about the finals of the 100m ;).

    OP you should post some more details like your sport, position, current training etc. if you want more detailed answers.

    GAA 25, 13 stone.


  • #8
    RealistSpy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,686 ✭✭✭RealistSpy


    Do a lot of 30m sprints flat out, 30m sprint - 30m relax - 30m sprint on the track or grass and full GAA field length flat out.
    In gym do lots of Squats, Deadlifts and pull ups.

    Finally work on your core.


  • #9
    rebel girl 15
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 15,247 Mod ✭✭✭✭rebel girl 15


    Plyometric work is on way of helping to increase speed - we did some of the exercises here when doing speed work with the Irish sprint coach. Bounding and high knees, being on your toes the whole time. I know quite a few GAA players use a power chute thing or other alternatives like these. Ladders are another way to get you up on your toes as well. Strengthening your core will also give you a natural springiness in your play as well

    What training do you do with the club and what position do you play??


  • #10
    mcc85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28 ✭mcc85


    work on your running/sprinting technique, with GAA playerrs alot of htem have terrible running technique, after that decide on what element of speed you need to improve - is it acceleration or top speed, both have different training requirements
    the main thing affecting speed is the recovery, generally take 1 minute for every 10m sprinted, do 30m sprints with good technique to start with


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