Build up gradually
The biggest pre-season mistake is doing too much in the first fortnight. Training loads should climb steadily across the pre-season, giving muscles, tendons and bones time to adapt to each step before the next one arrives. A smooth ramp beats a heroic start that ends in the treatment room.
Strength and control before speed
Tissue capacity comes from strength work, not just running. Time in the gym or on bodyweight strength drills, plus landing, balance and change of direction control, prepares joints and tendons for the demands the season will place on them.
Avoid load spikes
Injury risk climbs when load jumps sharply after a break: the first full session back after holidays, a double session to make up for missed weeks, or a big tournament on top of normal training. Consistency week to week protects you better than cramming, and a bit of soreness that settles overnight is normal, while soreness that lingers for days is a signal to back off.
Individual exercise programming
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