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Munster Regional Squad enjoys another busy day in Cork

15 November 2007

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Similar to the inaugural session in Limerick, the Munster Regional Squad in CIT, Cork proved to be a great success. Over 100 athletes from all the counties in Munster attended the session. Munster1.jpgAthletes receiving feedback from Head Coach John Sheehan during the Munster Regional Squad session in CIT Coaching was given to athletes in Shot Putt, Discus, Javelin, Hurdles, Sprints, High Jump, Long Jump, Middle Distance and Hammer. Munster2.jpgShot Putt Training Once again the Coaches delivering the sessions were very impressed by the enthusiasm and commitment shown by all the athletes in attendance but also personal coaches and parents who were observing different sessions. munster3.jpgSprint Group Acceleration Drills Similar to UL the athletes had an opportunity to meet other people who take part in the same events as themselves in a less competitive environment, and also to ask questions of the Coaches present. munster4.jpgMiddle Distance Group RecuperatingMunster5.jpgMedicine Ball Conditioning An additional aspect of this Squad session was the element of sport conditioning. Each athlete was given a sheet of strengthening exercises designed to develop both Hip Mobility and Core Stability, two very important variables in young athletes. munster6.jpgGroup Feedback is an integral part of Squad Sessions The Munster Regional Squad will meet again on November 17th in Castleisland for the Javelin, Shot, Discus, Hammer, Walks and Middle Distance and again on November 24th in Nenagh for the Sprints, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot and Hurdles. munster7.jpgJavelin Stride Work

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