Angela ZhengAs how angel would sum it up in one sentence.
The first cut for the National 7s squad has been made, congratulations to one and all.
Trainings for 7s have started for close to a month now. We have been working hard on our passing and catching, basic attacking drills and defence patterns. It’s a nice change to train on astro turf albeit complaints about unknown black substance and prolonged knee pain.
Last night’s training was the start of a physical regime that will encompass endurance running, countless push ups, core exercises, burp ups, speed running, have I said endurance running? And the infamous death slopes.
As much as fitness is a taboo word in my dictionary, i thought it’s about time we started doing more of it. Afterall, it’s all about who can outwit, outplay and outlast in 15 mins. We already have brains.
However, it would have been better if the programme was told beforehand. Mental preparation is always a good thing.
We did mini games after. It was rather frustrating for me because there seemed to be a lack in focus in game plan. The back line is packed with strong ball carriers, speed and is potentially devastating. The forwards are strong and hardworking but somewhat lacking in experience. We need to bring up the volume and communication, guys. Like what has always been emphasized during training, playing for a 40,000 strong crowd will be deafening and if we don’t start talking now, it would be unthinkable in two weeks time. To be able to perfect team dynamics and make use of individual strengths is something I hope to see.
The fortunate thing is that we realised what we had to work on. Weiyi had asked for us to practise our scrummage after training. It was heartening to see a positive learning attitude and eagerness to impart knowledge to team mates from everyone.
If anyone is interested, this is what was done.
1. Tryline to tryline is 1x. 3x = 1 set. Do 1 set within 60 seconds. Do 10 sets with 10 seconds break in between.
2. Push ups, Sit ups, Burpee + star jumps : 50x, 40x, 30x, 20x, 10x
3. 10 sets of dynamic leg raises with range from 90deg, 45deg, 30 deg and 6 inch from the ground (read: 6 feet under)
Here’s to a better looking team in the red and white jerseys. No offence.
dicks
The first cut for the National 7s squad has been made, congratulations to one and all.
Trainings for 7s have started for close to a month now. We have been working hard on our passing and catching, basic attacking drills and defence patterns. It’s a nice change to train on astro turf albeit complaints about unknown black substance and prolonged knee pain.
Last night’s training was the start of a physical regime that will encompass endurance running, countless push ups, core exercises, burp ups, speed running, have I said endurance running? And the infamous death slopes.
As much as fitness is a taboo word in my dictionary, i thought it’s about time we started doing more of it. Afterall, it’s all about who can outwit, outplay and outlast in 15 mins. We already have brains.
However, it would have been better if the programme was told beforehand. Mental preparation is always a good thing.
We did mini games after. It was rather frustrating for me because there seemed to be a lack in focus in game plan. The back line is packed with strong ball carriers, speed and is potentially devastating. The forwards are strong and hardworking but somewhat lacking in experience. We need to bring up the volume and communication, guys. Like what has always been emphasized during training, playing for a 40,000 strong crowd will be deafening and if we don’t start talking now, it would be unthinkable in two weeks time. To be able to perfect team dynamics and make use of individual strengths is something I hope to see.
The fortunate thing is that we realised what we had to work on. Weiyi had asked for us to practise our scrummage after training. It was heartening to see a positive learning attitude and eagerness to impart knowledge to team mates from everyone.
If anyone is interested, this is what was done.
1. Tryline to tryline is 1x. 3x = 1 set. Do 1 set within 60 seconds. Do 10 sets with 10 seconds break in between.
2. Push ups, Sit ups, Burpee + star jumps : 50x, 40x, 30x, 20x, 10x
3. 10 sets of dynamic leg raises with range from 90deg, 45deg, 30 deg and 6 inch from the ground (read: 6 feet under)
Here’s to a better looking team in the red and white jerseys. No offence.
dicks
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