02/11/2025
The game’s getting faster, and the requirement to win the ruck has never been greater.
Collisions are won through an athlete’s ability to produce and direct force while maintaining control and stability through contact - it’s about being able to create and direct force efficiently and effectively.
I used to spend a lot of time running athletes through speed drills chasing perfect technique. Although they have a place, I now focus on providing the athletes with what’s actually going to make them better at their sport and more effective in the collision when carrying the footy.
We’re placing a big focus on jumping, hopping, skipping, bounding, and running fast — simple, high-output work that develops athletes who can accelerate harder, produce more force and win collisions.