Karjala Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I would imagine they are very fit, its their profession, they are exercising almost every day and so should be. But it got me thinking tonight, often we hear the excuse of players being tired after playing 2 games in 4 days, and Southgate blamed Boros loss at the weekend on the Sheff U game going to extra time. Then, in tonights Manure match, when ITV bring up the player statistics, players were running around 9km on average in 90mins, some less, some more. For example I think it was Kallstrom who ran 6.2km in 60mins. I would guess a fair few people on here can run that distance confortably in 40mins, 3 times a week (5mins for 1km is a decent pace) So, whats this shit about being tired? If they are tired, how/why? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Sprinting and stopping for that distance is much harder than simply jogging. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Constant turning, jumping etc takes it toll as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stozo Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Their is the mental aspect as well. I imagine more tiring to do all that running and have to concentrate on positioning, passing of the ball etc. than to just have to run. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 A lot of it is impact damage, even more so if you get a good few whacks every match. I'm sure almost every player picks up knocks and minor injuries every match that need time to heal before they can play again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Not the fittest professional sportsmen, in truth. Lots of casual strolling - even when you're not a lazy bastid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 As already stated, sprinting stopping, jumping and stretching for that distance is FAR harder than simply jogging it. Cardio wise they are very fit but interms of weight lifting and upper body strength most of them are no stonger than you or me imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest elbee909 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 The fitness one has to maintain for constant accelerating/decelerating - at the highest levels - well, there's only so much the body can take. Recovery is markedly short compared to days of old when teams only played once a week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Basketball, I would say, requires a lot more fitness. You're always in play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest elbee909 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Basketball, I would say, requires a lot more fitness. You're always in play. Just a shame it isn't a real sport. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Basketball, I would say, requires a lot more fitness. You're always in play. Just a shame it isn't a real sport. Why? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Cardio wise they are very fit but interms of weight lifting and upper body strength most of them are no stonger than you or me imo. Maybe but they're taught how to get the best out of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Basketball, I would say, requires a lot more fitness. You're always in play. Just a shame it isn't a real sport. Why? It's American. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Basketball, I would say, requires a lot more fitness. You're always in play. Just a shame it isn't a real sport. Why? It's American. and created by a canadian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Basketball, I would say, requires a lot more fitness. You're always in play. Just a shame it isn't a real sport. Why? It's American. and created by a canadian Bloody hell, really? Even worse then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LucaAltieri Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Basketball, I would say, requires a lot more fitness. You're always in play. Just a shame it isn't a real sport. Why? It's American. and created by a canadian Bloody hell, really? Even worse then. They started out using some fruit basket.... took them years to finally put a hole in it. Can't remember exactly how long it went on for, but for a significant length of time they had to use a ladder to get the ball down everytime someone scored. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Basketball, I would say, requires a lot more fitness. You're always in play. Just a shame it isn't a real sport. Why? It's American. and created by a canadian Bloody hell, really? Even worse then. They started out using some fruit basket.... took them years to finally put a hole in it. Can't remember exactly how long it went on for, but for a significant length of time they had to use a ladder to get the ball down everytime someone scored. they still use the fruit basket in korfball but us clever civilised westerners had the sense to pot a hole in the base. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 :ken: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Broon Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Basketball, I would say, requires a lot more fitness. You're always in play. Just a shame it isn't a real sport. Why? http://media.scout.com/Media/Image/38/386129.jpg He can barely move around the court but could become one the most effective basketball players ever, simply because he is 7'7" tall. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garth Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Basketball, I would say, requires a lot more fitness. You're always in play. Just a shame it isn't a real sport. Why? It's American. and created by a canadian Bloody hell, really? Even worse then. They started out using some fruit basket.... took them years to finally put a hole in it. Can't remember exactly how long it went on for, but for a significant length of time they had to use a ladder to get the ball down everytime someone scored. You've been watching CBC TV haven't you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-more Mag Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Basketball, I would say, requires a lot more fitness. You're always in play. Just a shame it isn't a real sport. Why? It's American. Is it just because we speak English better than you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Basketball, I would say, requires a lot more fitness. You're always in play. Just a shame it isn't a real sport. Why? It's American. Is it just because we speak English better than you? yes. but you don't listen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LucaAltieri Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Basketball, I would say, requires a lot more fitness. You're always in play. Just a shame it isn't a real sport. Why? It's American. and created by a canadian Bloody hell, really? Even worse then. They started out using some fruit basket.... took them years to finally put a hole in it. Can't remember exactly how long it went on for, but for a significant length of time they had to use a ladder to get the ball down everytime someone scored. You've been watching CBC TV haven't you? Nope. I believe QI was my source on that one http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_book_of_general_ignorance Although I'm not 100% Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-more Mag Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Basketball, I would say, requires a lot more fitness. You're always in play. Just a shame it isn't a real sport. Why? It's American. Is it just because we speak English better than you? yes. but you don't listen. Wuzzat? I now feel the need to unilaterally and evangelically spread the good news of basketball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Basketball, I would say, requires a lot more fitness. You're always in play. Just a shame it isn't a real sport. Why? http://media.scout.com/Media/Image/38/386129.jpg He can barely move around the court but could become one the most effective basketball players ever, simply because he is 7'7" tall. Could be. If he has some skill. Look at Dwight Howard. Another 'big man' of basketball, but also ridiculously talented. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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