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Overcoming the Urge to Aim in Fastpitch Pitching
January 30, 2018
One other thing you may need to do is have the pitcher throw into a screen or net rather than to a catcher. The reason is psychological. One of the most common problems I see when trying to teach fastpitch pitchers to learn to whip the arm through the release zone is overcoming the urge […]
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Core Bracing: The Secret Weapon For Hockey Domination
January 28, 2018
Once you have this down, it will improve all of your gym lifts which will have a direct transfer over to your hockey performance. Today, I want to be a little bit more specific (I provided over 30 exercises in my previous core article) and narrow in on the topic of what core bracing is, and […]
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Hockey Neutral Zone Regroup Drill
January 25, 2018
Remind your D to not stand still while making passes in open ice; keep moving. Purpose: Create a hectic, fast-paced environment so your defensemen learn to transition the puck in the neutral zone with crisp, accurate passes while keeping their heads up and eyes on the play. Also, this drill encourages proper puck support and creativity […]
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Knees Head Arm
Volleyball Tip of the Week: 4 v 4 Shift
January 25, 2018
VCN based in Lincoln, Nebraska, shares a drill that trains out-of-system setting, reading the attacker and defensive movement.
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Setter Checklist: Prep for a Championship
January 23, 2018
A setter doesn’t have to see the blockers move during the play, but can take note immediately after a play and remember what the blockers did in that rotation or against that set. The setter is referred to as the quarterback on the court, the playmaker, or point guard of the team. A setter’s responsibility […]
High Elbow Freestyle Recovery
January 22, 2018
So combining a great kick and rotation, a swimmer will now be able to keep the elbow as the highest point during the recovery. In the stroke technique world, there is a lot of emphasis on a high elbow pull — but not necessarily, a high elbow recovery. Every fan, swimmer or coach has taken […]
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Why Goalies Need To Lift Heavy
January 21, 2018
The biggest reason why I have my goalies incorporate relative strength programming (sets of 1-3 reps) more often than my offense/defensive athletes is the sheer importance of the need to be as fast and explosive as possible Although I have yet to create any content specifically for goalies, my experience in this area is strong. […]
Coaching Football: Defense
January 21, 2018
The defense has such a multitude of options when it comes to stopping the offense. Find out what works with your team through scouting and trial and error. Defense wins championships. It’s true for all team sports, especially football. Do you have a championship-caliber defense? Is your team shutting down offenses week in and week out? […]
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Knees Head Arm
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Setting Drill with Multiple Variations
January 18, 2018
The Academy Hoosierland, based in Bloomington, Indiana, shares a drill that trains defense, setting and cover ball for in-system and out-of-system setting. There are variations of the drill for beginner to elite level training.
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Setting Your Feet to Shoot
January 16, 2018
Foot position is critical to any shot. Learn how
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