Tapering and Peaking for a Big Match
Discipline 5: Physical Performance — Lesson 12 of 12
Lecturer: Douglas Kerr
Sleep debt shows up on the pitch faster than most players expect. This session covers reducing training volume while keeping intensity high in the final days, prioritising sleep in peak week, and trusting the taper rather than adding sessions out of nerves.
The three rules
1. Reduce volume, keep intensity.
2. Prioritise sleep in peak week.
3. Trust the taper over extra sessions.
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