Preseason is one of the main points in a season where injuries happen. During the season the demands of the sport, external factors and just bad luck contribute heavily. In preseason, however, you go from not playing to playing pretty quickly.

You think you are the same as last season, but not playing for a while has an effect. What about the niggling injury you left at the end of last season?

How much offseason training have you done?

A quick testing and planning session can pay big dividends in keeping you in the game this season.