#103 - Niall O Connor on Skill Development in Handball, Preparation for a World Championships & Is the GAA Doing Enough to Promote the Sport?
In this episode of the podcast I was delighted to welcome on Niall O'Connor. Niall is a sports scientist, personal trainer & elite handballer who has competed at a national & inter-national level in handball, previously winning a doubles world championship. We discuss physical & mental preparation for elite sport, understanding momentum, difference between individual & team sport, controlling gameplay and how to successfully compete as a team. Niall speaks on how sports science has affected his training, gameplay strategies in the different codes of handball as well as mental strategies that can be applied to both individual & team sports. We also cover: - Is the GAA doing enough to promote the sport of handball in Ireland? - What beginner & intermediate players can focus on to improve their game? - Should the scoring system in handball be changed? Follow Mobility Tutor on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube. Get your free Return to Running Protocol here!