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A Behind-the-Net Powerplay Formation Driven by Analytics
January 30, 2019
A stationary power play is easier to defend, so make the penalty killers defend the entire offensive zone by using all of the space available. You often hear people describe sports leagues as copycat leagues. Whenever a team does something different, the rest of the league is quick to adopt their own version of it. […]
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How to Get in Shape for Track Season
January 29, 2019
During track season, you’re going to need muscular endurance to get through relentless training drills and practice races. Track and Field athletes must prepare for their competitions way before they reach the starting line. Though competition season typically runs from April to July, athletes must try to stay in shape during the winter months. Pre-season […]
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Water Polo Drills for Beginners
January 27, 2019
Water polo is a demanding team sport that involves throwing and catching a ball while alternating between treading water and short but intense swimming sprints. The sport has rightfully been compared to hockey in the pool, but without the pads. Those new to the sport should emphasize conditioning, ball handling, passing and receiving, and shooting […]
Seven Absolutes of How to Hit a Baseball
January 27, 2019
Seeing the ball at its contact point. This might be obvious, but it’s not simple.  Knowing how to hit a baseball starts with knowing how see the ball. Because of the different set ups and stances, there are different ways for how to hit a baseball.  But once a hitter gets to the contact point […]
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Basic High Rep Setting Drills
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Basic High Rep Setting Drills
January 25, 2019
Cobb Atlanta Juniors (Marietta, Georgia) shares a progression for setters to maximize their reps at the wall, with a partner and in a group. The drills focus on hand draw, hand shape, hand finish, movement, awareness, and consistency.
The Swim Start: How to Create Explosiveness off the Blocks
January 25, 2019
There are several variables in the block phase, the most important being a good stable setup on the block to allow for the most powerful take-off. In any timed event the start is a critical component to the perfect race. This is especially true if we consider the start in any sprint event. A slow, or […]
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10 Tips to Improve Archery Accuracy
January 25, 2019
It seems that customers are always asking “how can I shoot better” or “how can I tighten my groups”. Sometimes it can be linked back to equipment that is improperly setup, but more times than not the cause is bad form. I have compiled a list of some basic form checks that could help you […]
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Hockey Slide Board Training
January 24, 2019
At the end of the day, the slide boards are a great tool when used properly, but they should be seen as a catch-all replacement for all of your other speed and conditioning methods. The slide board is a tool that was originally designed to be used by speedskaters but is now being used by […]
Tennis Serve Technique – Seven Steps to Correct Serve
January 23, 2019
A proper tennis serve stance is when your feet are positioned so that the front foot is pointing towards the right net post (for right-handers) and the back foot is parallel to the baseline. A tennis serve is a weapon only when the technique is correct. When the serve technique is not correct, then the […]
Youth Football Practice Plans and Planning
January 22, 2019
Playing with proper technique will not only give your team success, it will help keep your players safe from major injuries. The key to a successful football season starts with your youth football practice plans. Head coaches should have a plan for every practice. Basic Practice Philosophy Implement what you as a coach believe in. […]
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