#103 - Niall O Connor on Skill Development in Handball, Preparation for a World Championships & Is the GAA Doing Enough to Promote the Sport?

In this episode of the podcast I was delighted to welcome on Niall O'Connor. Niall is a sports scientist, personal trainer & elite handballer who has competed at a national & inter-national level in handball, previously winning a doubles world championship. We discuss physical & mental preparation for elite sport, understanding momentum, difference between individual & team sport, controlling gameplay and how to successfully compete as a team. Niall speaks on how sports science has affected his training,  gameplay strategies in the different codes of handball as well as mental strategies that can be applied to both individual & team sports. We also cover: -  Is the GAA doing enough to promote the sport of handball in Ireland? - What beginner & intermediate players can focus on to improve their game? - Should the scoring system in handball be changed?   Follow Mobility Tutor on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube.   Get your free Return to Running Protocol here!