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U15 - Flexibility

Explore common flexibility issues in U-15 GAA players, such as poor posture, pre-existing injuries, and limited movement control. Learn about static and dynamic flexibility, stress the importance of good practice in flexibility training, and encourage self-care. Incorporate various stretches and exercises to improve flexibility and prevent injuries effectively.

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U15 - Flexibility

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  1. U15 - Flexibility

  2. Common Findings in GAA Players • Poor posture. • Pre existing injuries often affecting the ankles, groin and pelvic region. • Stiff hip flexors, gluteal muscles, hamstrings, shoulders and thoracic (mid) spine. • Poor control of movement. • Signs of overtraining.

  3. Static vs. Dynamic Flexibility • Static flexibility is the ability to move through a range of motion with no emphasis on speed or time • Dynamic flexibility is the ability to move through a range of movement with emphasis on speed of motion.

  4. U-15 Key Points • Re affirm the concept of good practice in flexibility training, injury management and training loads • Encourage players to look after their own mobility/flexibility • Sit & Reach Test • Progress dynamic and static stretching • Dynamic – High knees, butt flicks, ball under each leg and around the body, sumo squats etc….(don’t always use same drills; variety required!) • Static- Gluteal muscles, calves, hamstrings, quads, thoracic and lumbar spine, Chest (pecs)

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