In the latest episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, host Rob Pacey welcomes Alberto Filter, a renowned football researcher hailing from Spain. The conversation delves deep into the intricacies of curvilinear sprinting, a critical yet often overlooked aspect of football training. Alberto reveals a compelling statistic: a vast majority, about 85%, of sprints in football are curvilinear rather than straight. This insight underscores the need for training regimens to mirror the actual demands of the sport more closely.
Alberto introduces an innovative training approach using the arc of the penalty box. This method, he explains, provides the optimal angle for curvilinear sprinting, ensuring that players are prepared for real-match scenarios. Moving from the field to the gym, Alberto suggests specific exercises tailored to enhance curvilinear sprinting capabilities. The landmine and wall drills stand out as his top recommendations, designed to target the unique biomechanics of this type of sprinting.
Beyond the technical aspects, Alberto's philosophy emphasizes the importance of context. He passionately advocates for coaches and trainers to regularly watch matches. This practice, he believes, offers invaluable insights into each player's position-specific requirements, allowing for more personalized and effective training programs.
His research-backed insights and innovative training suggestions promise to be invaluable for coaches, trainers, and football enthusiasts. As the world of sports science continues to evolve, voices like Alberto's remind us of the importance of continuous learning and adaptation.
Main talking points:
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#Bitesize - An athlete and coach’s view of an ACL rehab process with Alan Murdoch and Anthony Watson
Building a sports science department from the ground up: From “one-man bands” to large organisations with Teofe Ziemnicki
#Bitesize - How to use velocity loss to maximise adaptation with Dan Baker
Jump training and the specificity myth in athlete development with Håkan Andersson
#Bitesize - Training and testing agility versus change of direction with Shawn Myszka, Tom Dos’Santos and Ian Jeffreys
How to use the warm up as a movement screen and revolutionising technique analysis with computer vision and artificial intelligence with Jonas Dodoo
#Bitesize - Creating change of direction drills that transfer to the field with Shawn Myszka
Resisted speed training: Effects on mechanics, how to programme it and its impact on sprint performance with Jason Hettler, George Petrakos and Hakan Anderrson
#Bitesize - Using resisted speed training with youth athletes with Micheál Cahill
Understanding what we need to change to improve acceleration, and how we go about coaching it with James Wild
#Bitesize - How to increase eccentric strength which transfers to improved deceleration with Joey Guarascio
Analysing England rugby player Anthony Watson’s ACL rehab and how he got faster than ever with Alan Murdoch and Anthony Watson
#Bitesize - The most effective ways to use blood flow restriction training to increase strength with Stephen Patterson
Getting athletes fast on short timeframes and creating a long term speed system with Les Spellman
#Bitesize - Using isometric training to get specific with exercise selection with Danny Lum
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#Bitesize - Which assessments to use during the RTP process from athletic hip and groin injuries with Enda King
Testing and training the foot for rehabilitation and improving sports performance (part 2)
#Bitesize - Testing and training the calf to reduce injury risk with Colin Griffin
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