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Coaches so often talk about the importance of consistent effort through each part of the game.

Players like Johnny Bench, Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez and Joe Mauer don’t come around too often.

The bank shot is a dying craft, but it can still be lethal.

Pitchers do a whole lot more than pitching just so they can keep doing their job.

It can be quite easy to get down on yourself without enough playing time.

Basketball is all about competition and trumping the opponent. It’s a constant battle of fighting for the rebound or the loose ball, scoring just enough points for the victory and out-hustling the competition.

It can be quite difficult for young athletes to understand the concept of teamwork when they are first learning the game of basketball.

Player safety is becoming an increasingly vital aspect of youth sports.

It can be easy for young basketball players to be tempted by the 3-point shot.

In the age of baseball analytics, stolen bases have largely gone out of style.