16/01/2026
Young athletes in a kickers position quite often get pain in the hamstrings. The movements of kicking, running and sprinting can stress the legs, especially if they are overused or used at their maximum😖
🏋🏽♂️The tempo squat trains the glutes, helps pelvic control and tendon tolerance. This helps shift the demand away from the hamstrings and builds strength in positions like planting the leg.
🏃🏽♂️➡️The band resisted high knee drives builds hip flexor strength important for running, sprinting and kicking mechanics. When these are strong the leg recovers faster and balances the effort between the hip flexors and hamstrings.
Programming that considers the sport and position supports better performance, fewer injuries, and development that matches the athletes age and stage🏉🏐🏀
Every drill has a purpose🧐 If you’ve got questions or want to understand how certain exercises fit into youth training, feel free to reach out😊
