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Medicine balls are good tools for helping beginners learn shot-put technique. They are larger and easier to throw, and you can use a lighter weight if necessary. The shot put and discus throw put the muscle in track and field, but technique also plays a vital role in achieving success in the events. A variety […]

Some of the drills are of the more general nature, like serving drills, which apply to all serving situations. Tennis drills will improve your mental abilities – concentration, perseverance, emotion control and so on. They have other benefits, which you’ll discover when you start practicing them, but their main point is learning to play at your […]

By narrowing down the possible events it makes teaching and drilling the defensive linemen easier. The defensive linemen know the possible scenarios that they will be reacting to on every play. Defensive linemen, especially tackles, start every play in the worst position on the field. They do not know when the ball will be snapped, […]

Encouraging your children to swim can also improve their mental and emotional health. Teaching your children to swim and encouraging them to swim regularly can have significant benefits for both their health and safety. Especially on a hot day, swimming is a way to keep cool while encouraging a healthy level of physical and social activity. […]

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 […]

The biggest key is to really focus on your movement. If you hold a sloppy plank, you’ll hold a sloppy body position elsewhere. Let’s face it, performance training has gotten “fancy.” From wearables and other technological advances, to equipment developments, there are plenty of implements out there. Good ol’ bodyweight training doesn’t look as exciting. However, […]

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 […]

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. […]