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Super Quick Hockey Workouts
June 2, 2023
Work, school, travel, responsibilities, practice and games can take a ton of our time and not always leave much left over to get geared up for an hour-long session in the gym plus about another half-hour or so of commuting there and back. Finding a quicker “time saving” solution to fitness has always been a […]
The Top Six Core Exercises for Swimmers
June 2, 2023
If you are lacking in rotational power, find that your technique falls apart quickly, or that your posture in the water is kind of stinky, implement a handful of these exercises regularly into your dryland program. The importance of core strength for fast swimming has become more mainstream over the past couple decades. Where at one point […]
How to Do a Relay Dive
June 2, 2023
Since each swimmer is a different speed, the one-stroke suggestion might not apply. It’s simply a good ballpark for when to start bringing your arms back. Practice the relay dive over and over, and see what’s right for you. Whether it’s your first time on a relay or you’re a veteran, you’re probably aware of the […]
How Schools Are Keeping Young Athletes Safe
June 2, 2023
“We are very proactive; our coaches have concussion training and have to go through certifications, and we talk with our team captains so we can identify areas that need improvement. “ As concerns grow over the safety and long-term effects of children playing football, basketball and many more sports, many school districts and youth sports organizations […]
Youth Soccer Warm Up Stretches
June 2, 2023
Encourage young athletes to extend their arms out to the sides, then swing them across their body — as if they were giving themselves a hug. Soccer is growing in popularity in the United States — especially among children. As with all team sports, it’s crucial to maintain safety when it comes to youth soccer […]
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How Weight Training Helps With Boxing
June 2, 2023
Boxers can overlook weight training, as it is associated with gaining muscle, which can increase body weight and reduce flexibility. However, this isn’t really the case, as proven by Olympic lifters. It’s more that too much muscle or not enough flexibility training could cause an issue. It is also a fantastic way to improve speed, […]
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The Jump Serve in Volleyball
June 2, 2023
The drawback to a jump serve is that all of the extra motion utilized in the serve process can lead to a higher incidence of serving errors. In volleyball, the jump serve is a type of serve where the serving player increases power and serve height by jumping to hit the ball. The extra motion generated […]
Five Ways Parents Can Help Handle Conflicts
June 2, 2023
Understand that you can make the situation worse. This is a sad truth, that with our best intentions, we can escalate a small incident into something bigger. One thing I’ve learned through experience is that when there is an issue that involves our children — and I feel like they’ve been wronged — I need […]
1 V 1 Soccer Goalkeeper Drill
June 2, 2023
The goalkeeper needs to come off his line and try to smother the shots as the striker turns and tries to beat him. Middlesbrough stopper Victor Valdes is great at pulling off saves when he goes one-on-one with a striker – and if you run this session your goalkeepers could master the art, too. WHY […]
Tackling in Youth Football
June 2, 2023
The head and neck sustain a relatively small proportion of overall injuries, ranging from 5 percent to 13 percent. Fortunately, most injuries are contusions, musculotendinous strains and ligamentous sprains. American football remains one of the most popular sports for young athletes. The injuries sustained during football, especially those to the head and neck, have been […]
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