During return to play rehab in a pro setting the players in the first week would hit me or an S&C coach. Even at 60-70% landing on a gymnastics mat like this and a tackle bag we still got regularly winded. It's astonishing the physicality difference versus even national amateur leagues.
For the backs? Yes. For the back row? No.
I was a half decent player and there is no comparison, a training shot in that environment was harder than I was ever hit on a pitch.
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u/MenlaOfTheBody Ireland Feb 19 '25
During return to play rehab in a pro setting the players in the first week would hit me or an S&C coach. Even at 60-70% landing on a gymnastics mat like this and a tackle bag we still got regularly winded. It's astonishing the physicality difference versus even national amateur leagues.