Get perfectly equipped for the pre-season
Firstly, it is essential to arrive at pre-season with the necessary equipment. We do not recommend starting with worn-out football boots or gloves that are in poor condition. This is particularly important because the demands of the first training sessions are high, and we do not want anyone to suffer injuries due to inadequate equipment.
One trick or practice that I have used for years is to have two pairs of boots during pre-season. I use last season's boots for training during the first few days, as they are well-worn and comfortable. I then gradually introduce the new boots into lighter training sessions to break them in little by little. This way, I avoid wearing out the new boots from day one and experiencing discomfort during training sessions.
Get in shape
This point is always important because, although we try to get in shape during preseason training, it is crucial to arrive with a minimum level of fitness to help you cope with the fartleks, tests and other typical training exercises.
To prepare, it is advisable to start doing some long runs a couple of weeks before training begins. Alternatively, you could play a game with friends to loosen up your legs and get into a rhythm. Furthermore, your coach will be impressed if they see that you are prepared.
Eating properly
Pre-season is a very physically demanding time, so it's important to arrive at the right weight and in good physical condition. Above all, make sure you're well hydrated. Drinking water regularly and eating healthily will help you cope with the workload better and recover more quickly.
Bring the right equipment.
As mentioned above, in addition to choosing the right football boots, gloves and other gear, I always recommend having hot and cold gels on hand, such as those available in our football accessories section. Specifically, I apply heat to areas that experience the most wear before each training session, and then cold cream at night, which works really well.
This will help to relieve initial aches and pains and warm up areas prone to cramp during the early days. I always keep one in my bag. As we have mentioned on more than one occasion, good football socks are also very important and really make a difference.
We have a variety of options here, ranging from Trusox to SP socks. However, the most important thing is that, by preventing unnecessary slippage, we can avoid those irritating blisters and chafing that can sometimes prevent us from training, and which are easily avoidable.
And that concludes our compilation of those little details that we assure you will make your pre-season much more successful. You're sure to show the coach that you deserve a place in the starting line-up for the first match.
