Flexibility training cont. Flashcards
(11 cards)
What is ballistic stretching?
Involves explosive swinging movements to force
joint through extreme range of movement.
Who uses ballistic stretching?
Great for preparing explosive athletes.
How can an athlete uses ballistic stretching to prepare for their training / performance?
Normally done to prepare an athlete as part of a warm up.
What is one benefit of using ballistic stretching?
Can be done on your own (individually).
What is one drawback of using ballistic stretching?
Can lead to injury and muscle fibre damage.
What is PNF?
Involves 3 step static, contract, relax process.
Who uses PNF?
Poor for explosive athletes as can lead to decreased power.
How can an athlete uses PNF to prepare for their training?
Normally done as a training method as part of development training to increase flexibility.
What is one benefit of using PNF?
Requires a partner.
What is one drawback of using PNF?
Can lead to injury and muscle fibre damage.
Compare Ballistic stretching to PNF
Use a paper or notebook to compare them through active recall and blurting.
