Xmas Break Fun | Strange Blue.
They say you can’t work all day, so if you get the chance get out and do some of this to get you ready for the outdoor season next term.
Rome wasn’t built in a day, and Brodie Smith didn’t just learn to be a jackass throw great backhands overnight. It takes hours and hours to perfect a skill (10,000 according to Matthew Syed) so if you can get out and throw with a friend / dog / grandma then take the opportunity. But don’t just throw simple throws, push your limits and you’ll come back throwing stuff that would make it onto highlights clips. A great blog about this comes from a legend of the sport, Ben Wiggins.
Similar to plyos, these are great, and can be fun too. Check out these. Make them into a game with your younger cousins etc on Xmas day.
Key to every sport is strong core. Your throws will improve, as well as your speed and agility will improve. A friend of mine swears by this routine he does every morning. Roll out of bed and do this every morning and I promise you won’t regret it. Takes about 15-20 mins.
I could have saved myself lots of $$$ in physio fees if I’d stretched more. Your joints need flexibility in order for the body mechanics to operate as they should. Stretch everyday if you can. Here’s a good stretch routine again from runner’s world.