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 SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 How to Improve at Touch Football If you're inspired by the National Football League to play some touch football, you need to take some precautions to make sure you stay on top of your game. The most important thing a football player can do is improve conditioning. Statistics show that injuries tend to occur at the end of a half because players are fatigued. Proper warmup, cool down, and flexibility exercises can help you avoid muscle pulls. Cool down and stretch after playing to avoid soreness and stiffness the next day. Weekend football players need total body stretching, but should concentrate on the lower body, which is where most muscle pulls in football occur. Strength training is equally important. An overall strength-training program, working both the upper and lower body, is important for football players at all levels. Use lighter weights and do many repetitions. This approximates what you will be doing on the field better than trying to lift a heavy weight once. Getting into better shape will improve your game, both physically and mentally. If you think you are in better shape, you will play better. |
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