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Swimmers need to make sure their top hand is locking in their bottom hand by using the top hand’s thumb. This is extremely important because if you don’t lock the bottom hand in your streamline will fall apart. The streamline is the most hydrodynamic position swimmers can be in, that’s why it’s vital your streamlines are […]

Keep in mind that all meets are good. Through good swims and bad swims, swim meets provide you with stories and memories that last a lifetime. It’s that time of year when swimmers are getting ready for the season’s big meets. They’ve worked hard daily to improve their strength, endurance, speed and technique. For parents […]

Staying low, both in tackling and blocking to gain leverage is a basic football fundamental and must be taught and perfected by every player to be successful. A friend of mine called me last night.  He said his 12U team is not tackling low.  They are tackling pretty good but some are having trouble breaking […]

When it comes to going into a meet having results expectations, the downsides of doing that far outweigh the benefits. “Positive expectations are the mark of the superior personality.” “Winners make a habit of manufacturing their own positive expectations in advance of the event.” “Expectation is the root of all heartache.” “Expectation feeds frustration. It […]

As the passing arm comes forward, the quarterback’s lower arm passes over and in front of his elbow. The hand and the ball extend forward, and the ball comes out of his hand in a tight spiral. All quarterbacks want to pass the ball. A quarterback’s success as a passer depends a great deal on […]

It is a coaches job to teach the safe fundamentals that allow players to be successful. The yoga ball is just another way that we can teach our athletes in a safe environment while limiting the potential for injury. One of the biggest topics in football coaching right now is finding ways to decrease contact […]

The problem slappers have always had with the current scoring system is that it doesn’t accurately reflect their ability to get on base. This is a proposal I think has been a long time coming, and one that is sure to be cheered by every lefty slapper and her parents. It’s a new stat that […]

Although you might not think hitting the board would hurt that much, you can break bones, get concussion or split your skin. None of these injuries sound particularly fun, so make sure you practice. Do progress gradually Do not, we repeat, do not boldly climb the springboard ladder at your local pool in the mild […]

As the student learns to play better tennis, the amount of successful crosscourt shots without missing should increase. The crosscourt shot is the main shot all good tennis players have in their arsenal. Beginner tennis drills are an important part of your tennis development repertoire and an invaluable supplementary asset in your progress as a […]