Using SAQ - Opinions on it please

Hi, ive seen SAQ in action and I'm thinking about doing the FA course but I'd like to know what coaches and athletes think about it that have actually used it.

Thanks, I'd love to hear any sort of feedback also from coaches who've done the SAQ FA course

Chris,
I have used SAQ extensively as part of Pres season AND In Season fitness training but you MUST view it as a Means to an End.

For development of quick feet and agility speed, SAQ can definately make a difference and for Goalkeeping it is especially benefitted from the use of SAQ as it improves the foot speed.

However, please be aware that prolonged use can inhibit rather than develop players other skills. Like all specific fitness training regimes, in moderation they can be great, too much and they will reverse the benefits.

Hi Kev thanks for that im not 100% sure what you mean about it inhibiting certain skills. Could you be abit more specific.

Thanks again, Chris

we do SAQ training when we have fitness training. i think it is great because players need to be on their toes and quick when playing football. probably one fo the problems my team has

Basically, too much will result in over pronunction of muscles and as most muscles share opposit work/relax ratios, any increase in size, power will result in negative response from its opposite muscle group.

i.e. Vast Quad muscles will result in more Hamstring tears as the hamstring cannot cope with the increased power from the quads

Some things to look for include:
* Begin with Dynamic Flexibility exercises
* Power work and sprints to be completed early on in the session, and certainly before any endurance work
* Sessions should be planned so that Power Sessions are separated by Preparation Sessions
* Move from Simple to complex drills
* Try to vary the timetable of activity from working once a week to working 4, 6 days consecutively
* Try to learn a new skill every session
* Well planned rest and recovery times are vital to cope with increased intensity of work
* Strength sessions should be completed before undertaking Plyometrics
* Sessions should be short, sharp with any expanations, discussions, feedback to be done beforeor after the activity and not during
* End each session with prolonged static stretches