Coaching
Goal Keeping - Things You Need to Know
Goal Keeping - 5 Basic Rules - Paul O'Dowd
Like any sport you have to start off with the basics before you can move on to some of the higher skills. One of the most important considerations in goalkeeping is keeping your eye on the ball...keep reading
Dealing with Low Shots - Paul O'Dowd
These shots are more likely to happen in soccer and are found less in GAA. They are generally long range shots from the ground that maintain a low trajectory and go down the middle. Shots to the side would require a dive...keep reading
Catching The Ball - Paul O'Dowd
Catching is the most important skill a goalkeeper performs in Gaelic Football. During a match a keeper will be required to catch much more often than he will be called upon to make a spectacular diving save...keep reading
Design and Implementation of a Specific Integrated Functional Resistance Training Programme for Gaelic Football - Barry Solan
Gaelic Football is a high intensity intermittent contact sport. With the nature of movement and muscular demand involved being similar to that of other contact sports...keep reading
Hip Mobility - Shane Lawlor
The hips are one of the most important joints for Gaelic Players because poor mobility or any small restriction of movement will lead to an increased risk of injury....keep reading
Youth Training:
Youth Strength Training - Facts, Fallacies and Program Design Considerations - Avery D. Faigenbaum
All children need to participate regularly in physical activities that enhance and maintain cardiovascular and musculoskeletal health. While children have traditionally been encouraged to participate in aerobic activities such as swimming and bicycling...keep reading
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