There are players who seem to be floating across the soccer field. Neymar, Dani Olmo, Phil Foden, Jamal Musiala — these players solve every challenge on the grass with the ease of a student party.
In addition to above-average technique, these players also have a crucial component in soccer: mobility.
In addition to strength, endurance and speed, this is an important conditioning skill for being able to play soccer successfully.
The Brazilians are currently impressively demonstrating that mobility in soccer promises success. Vini Jr., Neymar, Richarlison, even Casemiro and Marquinhos — they simply move more finely and smoothly.
So it's no surprise that goals in which Richarlison juggles the ball in distress, turns skillfully, plays a double double pass with two Marquinhos and Thiago Silva and then gently caresses him in the long corner.
In this article, you will find out why special mobility training for soccer players can become your personal X-factor and why you should work on it now in winter.
If you want more information on how to best prepare for the spring round during the winter break, you're sure to find what you're looking for here:
- Endurance training in preparation
- Strength training in preparation
- Speed training in preparation
15 years ago, when Jürgen Klinsmann and his former athletic trainer and at the same time our current rehabilitation partner Oliver Schmidtlein set out to turn soccer Germany around with a training methodology that was new for the time, everyone spoke of stability.
After all, core training and core stability were the magic words for success and injury protection — rubber bands were the new it-piece.
Of course, a well-trained trunk and stable leg axles must still be part of the standard repertoire of every soccer player.
But the weighting is shifting: flexibility training for soccer players is on the rise and is becoming increasingly relevant for the success of athletes.
This is probably one of the reasons why more and more competitive athletes are investing a lot of time and money in mobility training such as yoga or breathing routines.
Rehab and prevention with B42
“Stretch so that nothing happens later” — a sentence with recognition value.
However, it is only half the story, because mobility training for soccer players is more than just protection against muscle injuries.
Rather, it is about the ideal biomechanics of our body, the range of motion of joints, the so-called “range of motion,” and neuromuscular coordination.
Mobility training is therefore a “holistic movement-based approach that addresses ALL areas that can result in reduced mobility.”
This is how Dr. Kelly Starrett (bestselling author of “Become a Smooth Leopard”) describes improving limited joint mobility, neuronal weaknesses, and motor limitations.
Mobility training always includes learning movement patterns and the smooth interplay of muscle chains.
The result: movement efficiency.
As a result, we need less energy for the same movement and can therefore achieve more performance.
And of course, improved mobility means nothing more than being able to carry out our movements more safely and over an increased range of motion.
This results in fewer acute or chronic injuries, imbalance and ultimately downtime in league or training operations.
The number of arguments for a balanced mobility program is impressive. That is why training elements should not be missing from our GAMECHANGER.
From now on, anyone can easily work on their deficits throughout the season via an app for Android or iOS.
The play-time in particular is often the key to a season in top form — even for us.
Especially during this season phase, we can fully work with you on your goals. There is no need to pay attention to game days or team training here. The focus is on you, your body and its optimization. It's your game. It's your choice.
You lay the basis for the second half in training during the winter break — we have EVERYTHING you need for that.
Our training program will shape you and change you — we promise. Are you ready?
Be fearless. Be focused. B42
STAY FLEXIBLE AND INJURY-FREE! With the B42 app for soccer players.
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