Training
Strength and Conditioning
WARM UP FIRST!
Running is a great way to get warmed up and form running will help you to develop body control!
I would recommend that you spend at least 10 minutes using a wide variety!
Don't forget to stretch! Stretching is essential!
* Before kicking or punting to help prevent injury!
* It is also important to stretch often when involved in any strength programs to maintain muscle elasticity!
* You should maintain a daily regiment of stretching!
* Stretching time varies per individual, but a good rule of thumb is 15 minutes!
* Don't forget to warm up first!
Note: Strength is important, but you must remain flexible!
Strength Training
* Repetition is better than maximizing weight for kickers and punters!
* Lift under control. Every lift should be bursting out then slow to return.
* Work on entire body!
* Lifting to increase strength should be done during winter and spring and avoided during season!
* Don't forget to stretch after each lifting session!
* When in a strength training program you should lift 3 times a week and never lift 2 days in a row!
* Remember to pay special attention to the groin, lower back and abdomen, since these are the areas that plague kickers with injury!
