1. U16 – Core Stability

2. Introduction Strength, speed, flexibility & agility Type of sport & position GOAL - a balance which will lead to physical control & optimal performance.

3. Core Stability Training often focuses on obvious, easily visible muscle groups in the arms & legs. Solid foundation Training CORE STABILITY develops this foundation.

4. What is Core Stability? Core stability: ‘is the ability of your trunk to support the effort & forces from your arms and legs, so that muscles and joints can perform in their safest, strongest and most effective positions’.

5. Improving Performance? More efficient use of muscle power. Decreased injury risk. Increased ability to change direction. Greater capacity for speed generation Improved Balance & Muscular coordination Improved posture In a nutshell, your body can function more efficiently with less risk

6. Summary Core stability training increases the stability of the trunk. Such increased stability leads to greater control of forces & more efficient use of muscle power. In a nutshell, your body can function more efficiently with less risk. But Remember Form is Everything.

7. Key Points (Under 16) U-16 –Appropriate load (biological age) –Technique (control v speed/introduce speed only as control allows) –Progress to functional activities –Increase complexity