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Fundamentals of Developing a Free Throw Routine
January 8, 2018
So for all of the young basketball players out their, make sure you develop a routine that you are comfortable with and also do not overlook free throws, they are just as important as anything in the game of basketball. Free throws are the simplest part of the game of basketball, you get fouled, and […]
Five Ways to Get Your Swimming Goals Back on Track
January 8, 2018
What are the three to four things that will impact your swimming the most? Is it your mental game? Your nutrition habits? Breathing patterns? Your turns? No matter our best intentions and motivations, inevitably we will face droughts in our swimming. Whether it is a long bout of training becoming inexorably draining, out-of-the-pool stuff becoming […]
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Be a Better Skater in 2018
January 2, 2018
Since hockey is a game is built on speed, it’s essential to keep it in all facets of the game, whether a player is on the attack or getting back to protect the net. As we ring in the New Year, hockey players who want to continue to progress in their development should resolve to […]
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Basketball Tips: Defensive Rebounding
January 2, 2018
Grabbing defensive rebounds is essential for success and a surefire way to earn more playing time from your coach. Defensive rebounds secure possession for your team. Possessions lead to shots, which lead to points, which lead to wins. No defensive possession is finished until the defensive rebound is taken care of, as letting up an […]
Why the One Arm Backstroke Drill Matters
December 28, 2017
Rarely do I ever find a drill that can teach a swimmer more than one fundamental at a time, but this drill does just that. Two of the most important ways of getting a faster backstroke is by reducing frontal drag and by increasing propulsive power. The one arm backstroke drill accomplishes both tasks. Rarely […]
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Teaching Attacking Technique
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Teaching Attacking Technique
December 28, 2017
Sports Performance out of Aurora, Illinois, shares key words and technique that they use in their Youth Academy to teach attacking arm swing and footwork to beginners.
Training Catchers with the Roman Empire Drill
December 26, 2017
By being mentally ready on the field they’ll put themselves in a position to use all that training and find greater success. Anyone who has seen a gladiator movie, or a movie with gladiators in it, is familiar with this scenario: Two warriors do battle until one bests the other. The victor stands over the […]
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Lacrosse Shooting Tips
December 26, 2017
You can be the biggest, strongest player on the field, but if you haven’t mastered the fundamentals of shooting, you won’t be a consistent goal scorer. Every lacrosse player wants to step on the field and be able to rip a 100 mph shot in the corner. It’s not that easy though. Being able to […]
Two Great Ways to Test Your Breaststroke Kick
December 26, 2017
A strong kick is a key to swim fast breaststroke. As much as 80% of a swimmer’s propulsion in breaststroke comes from the kick. Flexibility is a huge part of a swimmer’s ability. In freestyle, backstroke and fly there are two joints that require extraordinary flexibility in order to excel, the shoulders (particularly extension) and plantar […]
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Teaching Attacking Technique
Five Drills to Train Top Level Defense
December 21, 2017
Five drills to train defensive movement, pursuit, strength and toughness
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