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Track and Field for Beginners
June 2, 2023
The hurdles are placed so that the edge of the bar nearest the approaching athlete coincides with the edge of the track marking nearest the athlete. Track and field facilities are usually designed as multi-purpose facilities (tracks with playing fields inside). Sports facilities for track and field athletics are generally used for daily training as […]
Minesweeper Bunt Drill for Catchers
June 2, 2023
Not only is this drill good for building and reinforcing technique, it’s also a great way to help catchers get some conditioning work in without realizing it. One of a catcher’s responsibilities, whether in fastpitch softball or baseball, is playing the bunts that stay close to home. The catcher has to realize the situation, react […]
What Should You Do When You’re on Deck?
June 2, 2023
The goal is to be as relaxed and calm as possible because it leads to better performance at the plate. Relaxed muscles are much quicker than tense muscles. Have you ever watched your favorite MLB player’s routine when he’s on deck? Next time you turn on a game, pay attention to what different players do […]
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Tips for Lacrosse Parents
June 2, 2023
Life is full of challenges, and playing a sport allows us the ability to strive, fail and strive again. If we don’t ever face disappointment or failure as a child in a safe environment like sports, we will never be prepared for adversity later in life. Goals, aspirations and physical abilities change over time. If we […]
Diversity in Baseball Begins in Little League
June 2, 2023
Baseball is expensive, and that expense is having an adverse effect on the participation of Black and Latino Americans. Sports, for all their faults, are important for many. They’re important in a way we sometimes don’t talk about. One of my friends recently said to me, “Playing baseball as a kid probably saved my life.” […]
Play Better in Space by Utilizing the Perimeter Drill
June 2, 2023
The defender versus blocker battles that used to occur inside the box have moved out to the flats and occur in space. If you want to win these battles it’s important that you work on the specific skills that are required. In modern football one of the most important parts of the field is the flats. Offenses […]
Serve Toss Tennis Drill For Accurate Ball Placement
June 2, 2023
When the tossing arm doesn’t end up in a vertical position at the end of the loading phase, it means that the body is not at the right angle to accelerate the racquet upward. An accurate tennis serve toss that consistently reaches the right location and height can only be achieved with effective toss drills. […]
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Sport Parent Guide to Volunteer Coaches
June 2, 2023
Are you that parent always screaming your two cents from the stands? “Elbows in, Johnny!” “Bend your knees.” “Shoot it!” “Pass it!” “Keep your eye on the ball!” Stop it already. Who are kids supposed to listen to? Four THINGs SPORTS PARENTS SHOULD CONSIDER ABOUT VOLUNTEER COACHES I’ve been known to peel into the parking […]
Who You Use as Role Models Matters
June 2, 2023
While we may use our favorite player as an example for some things, it is important that we as coaches or parents also include in our examples athletes in which that they can both admire and see aspects of themselves. What coach or parent has not used the talents of a famous player as an […]
Understanding the Back Side of the Circle
June 2, 2023
If you’re a pitching coach teaching that stuff, it’s time to refresh your knowledge so you can be sure you’re helping your students become the best they can be. I can’t believe we’re still having this discussion in 2018 (as I write this, for those of you finding it in the future as you ride […]
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