Are you putting in the hours on the training ground, only to find that your performance on the field doesn't reflect the effort you've invested? It's a frustrating scenario that many athletes face: individual training sessions that fail to translate into game-day success. If you've been grappling with this dilemma, you're not alone. In this article, we delve into four key reasons why your individual training efforts may not be yielding the desired results on the pitch. From training intensity to the quality of reps, we uncover common pitfalls and offer actionable strategies to bridge the gap between practice and performance. So, lace up your boots and join us as we explore how to elevate your game to the next level.
You are not training at match speed:
If you were to record yourself training and watched it back would the session look like match speed? For most of us the answer to that is no it would not. Training intensity may be the main factor holding your training back.
2. Quality of reps over quantity:
Instead of going out and doing 30 reps of a finishing drill where each rep is done with half intensity and not much thought. Limit each activity to a lower rep count and focus on 100% focus and detail at match speed for each rep.
3. You are not taking game specific touches:
Lets take a finishing drill for example. Are you taking slow touches or extra touches that would not relate to a match? If you are performing a skill move is that move realistic to a match scenario? Everything we do we have to ensure there is a specific purpose behind it.
4. Set goals and hold yourself accountable:
When you set out for training make sure you have specific goals for that session and hold yourself accountable. Example: If you are performing a finishing drill set a goal of finishing 8 of 10 into bottom corners. For everyone 1 you miss have a set punishment to make sure you are accountable