‘Stable Shoulders’ Instruction Video
PRACTICE OVERVIEW
Series: Standing Transitions
Technical Skill: T-Push Technique
Video Run Time: 9 minutes; 58 seconds
Practice: 4 – 5 minutes for each Skill Key analysis; 10 – 15 minutes for each Workshop [14 – 20 minutes per Alignment Highlight]
Estimated Practice Duration: 42 – 60 minutes
Practice Level: Foundational
ABOUT THE PRACTICE RESOURCE
Each ‘Technical Instruction’ skill learning video spotlights a component of a technical skill and breaks down the alignment lines that form the correct positioning and orientation of various body parts when setting up for the mechanisms of a technical skill.
The purpose of this practice resource is to explain the importance of the body’s alignment lines when setting up the skill keys for maximum activation in order to explode with power.
These videos will also include workshop pauses to mentally practice specific alignment lines by challenging you to visualize movement patterns of the spotlighted component.
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PRACTICE EQUIPMENT
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PRACTICE BENIFITS
Paying attention to the body’s alignment lines when setting up for the mechanisms of a technical skill is not only about how it looks but has significant influence on performance, balance, and injury prevention. Proper alignment enhances efficiency, stability, and safety. All of which contribute to mastering your mechanics.
Efficiency and Performance: Correct body alignment ensures that the body is in the most advantageous position to generate and transfer forces efficiently. When body parts are aligned correctly, the energy and motion are channeled along the intended path, leading to more precise movements and increased effectiveness in executing the skill.
Balance and Stability: Proper alignment improves the body’s balance and stability. Maintaining a stable base of support is crucial for performing technical skills that involve complex movements. When the body is well-aligned, it reduces the risk of losing balance and falling, which is especially important in the dynamic movements of a goalie that require agility and rapid changes in direction.
Reduced Risk of Injury: Incorrect body alignment can put unnecessary stress on joints, ligaments, and muscles, increasing the risk of overuse injuries and strains. Proper alignment helps distribute the workload more evenly across the body, reducing the chance of acute injuries or chronic pain caused by poor mechanics.
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