The human body moves three-dimensionally, even if exercise more often focuses on moving forward and backward on what’s called the sagittal plane (think running or lunges). But complete exercise means also working the body side-to-side (frontal plane), as well as rotational movements (transverse plane). Soccer players change direction constantly. “We have to train players to run, sprint, jump, rotate, turn and kick, all through different planes of motion,” says Ellie Maybury, head of performance for the U.S. women’s national...

Source: Wall Street Journal September 05, 2020 09:56 UTC