The winger who has not received the pass is allowed to run into the box and support the attacking team to score from the other winger’s cross. The wingers game shows the advantage of having width in your team’s play. The game is played for two halves with each team being given the wingers for […]

As the parent of distance swimmers, my days at meets are decidedly different from parents of sprinters. I’ll admit that I look at them with a touch of envy as they cheer for a 50 or 100. They may experience the same anxiety I do during races, but for them it’s over so quickly! They […]

I always look for camps that are directed by high school or college coaches – often with their players as counselors – with at least a 10 to 1 camper-to-coach ratio. I know it’s only February and the NFL season just ended, but now is the time of year when parents and players need to […]

Upper body strength is required for shielding the ball, holding off opponents, throw-ins and also contributes to overall power and explosiveness. With soccer being one of the most widely played sports in the world, it’s reputation as an active and fun sport is well documented. Along with being entertaining to watch and to play, soccer […]

You may be feeling nervous, your stomach might be jittery and your muscles tensed. All of these emotions and feelings can easily become out of control and take over during a tennis match if they are not properly maintained. From the start of the day even before you walk on the tennis court, tennis playing […]

For sacrifice and base hit bunts, players are supposed to select strikes. You can emphasize that point by subtracting a point for not picking a strike, even if it is successful. This bunt placement drill provides skill work on the short game, as well as combining the element of team competition. Set up is minimal, […]

Explain to young defenders that possession is something to be treasured, not given away lightly. When you’re coaching your young defenders, emphasise that it is important to work on ball control skills and hacking the ball isn’t enough. Key soccer coaching tips Set high standards for your defenders. They need good ball control skills and good passing skills to link […]

In our youth, strength opportunity comes a little more naturally. As adults, we become really good at excuses and almost begin to fear being strong. I’m going to hit you with some tough love today. You need strength.  Now I’m not saying you need to be strong like 100 Spartans. I’m not saying you need […]

Speed truly is one of the most athletic actions a hockey athlete could ever express, and it is one of the most secretive areas in my industry of strength and conditioning because nobody wants to share their systems. Whether you are a hockey player looking to learn how to skate faster or a coach of […]

The drill will work no matter what technique you use to throw inside/outside. It’s no great revelation to say that working the corners by being able to hit your spots inside and outside is a critical skill for fastpitch softball pitchers. The easiest pitches to hit are the ones down the middle, so once you […]