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The Basic Skills of Boxing
August 19, 2018
Good footwork is important to enable the boxer to defend or attack from a balanced position. When starting out, boxers will usually first be taught how to fight at a distance, also known as ‘outfighting,’ rather than getting in close where they are more likely to be hit. The skills used here include arm’s-length punches and […]
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Six Steps for Kids to Learn Soccer
August 15, 2018
Getting a few friends together to play pickup soccer in a loose, fun environment is a great way to learn soccer. It won’t be super competitive. This way everyone can have fun, and kids will slowly learn how to play together. So, you want to learn how to play soccer and be really good at […]
Beginner Boxing Tips
August 8, 2018
Switch boxing stances. Changing which foot is in front helps the boxer become more versatile and able to switch tactics when required. Find a good gym with experienced boxing coaches. Your number one priority when boxing has to be safety. Work constantly on cardiovascular training. Running, cycling and skipping are great ways for boxers to […]
Dance Basic for Beginners
August 5, 2018
Flexible muscles are less prone to injury, so consider stretching as an important element to your dance warm-up. So you want to dance? That doesn’t mean you have to go out and immediately purchase a leopard skin Lycra and matching leg warmers. Dance is accessible to most people and basic preparation (including getting the correct […]
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Beginner’s Guide to Calling Pitches
August 5, 2018
Start low and out. Most hitters don’t like that pitch and will let it go by for a free strike. “When in doubt, throw low and out.” This came up recently when the mom of one of my students asked me for a little help in learning how to call pitches for her daughter. Makayla […]
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Introduction to Archery
August 3, 2018
Considering giving archery a go? Our general introduction will provide you with some of the background to archery and its benefits.
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Gymnastics for Beginners at Home
July 29, 2018
Tuck your head in close to your chest, push your feet off the ground and roll forward. Make sure the area around you is clear so you don’t bump into anything. Learning new gymnastics skills is exciting, even when you’re just a beginner. Of course, gymnastics can also be dangerous, so if you’re tempted to […]
Tennis Drills for Beginners
July 25, 2018
As the student learns to play better tennis, the amount of successful crosscourt shots without missing should increase. The crosscourt shot is the main shot all good tennis players have in their arsenal. Beginner tennis drills are an important part of your tennis development repertoire and an invaluable supplementary asset in your progress as a […]
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Basic Tips to Improve Your Passing
July 5, 2018
A flip or saucer pass is the most effective pass when you have a man between you and your intended target. A good saucer pass floats eight to 10 inches off the ice and lands flat close to the blade of a teammate’s stick. Everybody loves to skate with the puck and stickhandle through the […]
Tennis Basics: Learning to Play
June 20, 2018
One of the most common mistakes when learning to play tennis is learning the basic groundstroke technique from the start, which means that the player is being taught to make a full turn and execute a full swing at the ball. When tennis beginners start learning to play, they first need to learn basic forehand […]
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