SubscribeBlock periodization in team sports
Posted on Jan 29, 2010 under Block periodization, Block training, Vladimir, issurin |Block periodization is a great method of training and improving high-level player performance. This is especially true in sports that have a great deal of competition as in football. Block periodization in this case consists of weekly cycles corresponding to each weekly game.
Before beginning, each player should be evaluated on his performance, especially in gameplay. Then the weekly program is constructed and adjusted according to areas that need improvement or correction or if the player needs rehabilitation, etc..
Block periodization is especially effective when it calls for improvement in specific skills or physical abilities that a player needs work on. For football, block periodization is ideal as it is for many sports in season or approaching the season when there is not much time between competitions.
In a block training program each weekly program should be different for each athlete while at the same time the entire team can undergoe some of the same training needed in preparation for the next opponent. The block can be aimed specifically at individual players who need improvement or maintenance of specific physical or technical qualities.
Thus a block program is great because it can be adjusted easily to work on one or two specific technical and/or physical qualities. It lends itself very nicely to maintaining the player’s ability to play on a high level in season by adjusting the programs for each player to ensure his playability for the next game.
For more information on block training see Block Periodization by Issurin and Principles and Basics of Advanced Athletic Training, also by Vladimir Issurin.
by warren Buirch, on February 5 2010 @ 11:50 am
I think this a great concept! I know University of Pittsburgh with Buddy Morris and James Smith use Block training with their team. i would love to see more discussion how this could be incorporated.
For example a basketball player is not shooting weel and their explosion has tapered off. What Could one do for this athlete?
by DrYessis, on February 9 2010 @ 1:10 pm
Yes block training is a great concept. I’m not familiar with what is done at the University of Pittsburgh but from what I understand they only use the block for strength training. But I could be wrong.
Have you read Block Periodization? it should be the basis for any worthwhile discussion on this topic. Then we will be able to have a great discussion about the basketball player.