Tips for grading
Well here we go again ladies time to trim the nails, remove the jewels, pad the feet and tie the bangs back …..it’s grading time.!
Not to be taken lightly with 2 games up on the first day here are one simple ideas of what to think about and what not to do this weekend.
Shoes…don’t test drive a brand new pair wear them in a little, make sure last years ones are in reasonable condition.
Ankles…if not sure get the trusty medical team to tape them up before you play, check your braces for wear and tear, wear decent long socks with them and tie your shoes nice and tight.
Calves and Achilles….always a lot more workload on this area in the game of netball compared to all the miles you may have run over summer, warm up slowly for at least 15 minutes for each game, stretch down after and if Achilles are niggly consider rock tape and heel raises from the medical room.
Nutrition….have a good breakfast of cereal and yoghurt and fruit or whole meal toast and egg 2 hours prior to warm up to ensure you have energy for the day, top up with light snacks of fruit and muesli bars as needed on the day and watch for the signs of fatigue such as cramping or poor concentration….fuel the fire ladies!
Hydration…looks lie it will be sunny and humid which zaps the water levels while playing sport stick with cool water even freeze your bottle the night before, top up with an energy drink between games and stay out of the sun off your legs in the break!
Don’t forget your Physio and Docs are there an hour before the first game of the day so pop in if any queries but most of all enjoy the day.
Good luck
Jo Jo the Physio