First practice of the year!
So we had our first practice of the year and it was tough. I have been running a bit and doing my normal calisthenics, that mixed with not drinking have been good and I felt good going into it.
Al had other things in mind, and my legs and back are feeling them right now.
I was late as were others but as soon as practice kicked off we started with some complex fitness drills and I wished Al would have mailed out a training plan during the week. Then I could have at least faked having a clue.
Training went on and we did a couple of new drills we had not tried. The one I especially like was 2 defenders against 3 attackers. A twist I would add or kinda change is make every one do it 30 times and after 10 go from touch to smother, the after 20, all willing go from smother to full tackle.
That was kinda the idea but I wasn't ready and Dan 120 KG English bull steamrolled me. I saw him coming but didn't think he was moving that fast. My mistake and as I flew through the air I realized I was.
After practice we sat down for some Chinese and talked about the upcoming tour to Manila and recent Christmas party. We also discussed the upcoming YCAC match that is sure to be a test.
Finally the one thing everyone agreed that one point the team needs to work on is substitutions. Not putting green guys like yours truly in without some one to shadow. It has been a long term problem that we all know the answer too we need a good steady sideline coach who it there all the time and knows who is who and what the players skill sets are.
Mentally I am ready for the season. Physically like all of us we could all do a little better. We will see.
Al had other things in mind, and my legs and back are feeling them right now.
I was late as were others but as soon as practice kicked off we started with some complex fitness drills and I wished Al would have mailed out a training plan during the week. Then I could have at least faked having a clue.
Training went on and we did a couple of new drills we had not tried. The one I especially like was 2 defenders against 3 attackers. A twist I would add or kinda change is make every one do it 30 times and after 10 go from touch to smother, the after 20, all willing go from smother to full tackle.
That was kinda the idea but I wasn't ready and Dan 120 KG English bull steamrolled me. I saw him coming but didn't think he was moving that fast. My mistake and as I flew through the air I realized I was.
After practice we sat down for some Chinese and talked about the upcoming tour to Manila and recent Christmas party. We also discussed the upcoming YCAC match that is sure to be a test.
Finally the one thing everyone agreed that one point the team needs to work on is substitutions. Not putting green guys like yours truly in without some one to shadow. It has been a long term problem that we all know the answer too we need a good steady sideline coach who it there all the time and knows who is who and what the players skill sets are.
Mentally I am ready for the season. Physically like all of us we could all do a little better. We will see.