Alan,

At our age I'm just begining to learn that timing and recovery are becoming more important--ESPECIALLY after you get 5 or 6 games under your belt in the season. After a few games I run out of gas faster. I've had to trust myself and go in later on WOB and sheaf, because I knew I only had 4-5 good throws in me.

In-season training is GREAT for technique, but I've had to really back off the weight I use in training. My practice stone is about 14 lbs and I use it for open and Braemar. I crank the weight down on my WOB/WFD implements and hammers too. I just focus on form--maybe 4-5 throws each.

Maybe this idea might work for you????