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Nine Ways I’m Going to Be A Better Sport Parent in 2018
June 2, 2023
They will have great, good and bad coaches throughout their sporting careers. I will not make it my job to fix this when it’s not ideal. 1. I WILL STOP SPENDING A SMALL FORTUNE ON THEIR SPORTS.  Some are fixed costs, like club dues, gear and travel costs. But I will do my best to reduce spending on […]
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How to Identify and Prevent Throwing Arm Stress
June 2, 2023
Almost exaggerating your throwing motion, you want to have some torso rotation and a finish similar to after ball release during your throwing motion. Using your entire body will help reduce stress on the throwing arm. Injuries in baseball was a hot topic this year, with high profile arms placed on the disabled list, the […]
Training Catchers with the Roman Empire Drill
June 2, 2023
By being mentally ready on the field they’ll put themselves in a position to use all that training and find greater success. Anyone who has seen a gladiator movie, or a movie with gladiators in it, is familiar with this scenario: Two warriors do battle until one bests the other. The victor stands over the […]
Why the One Arm Backstroke Drill Matters
June 2, 2023
Rarely do I ever find a drill that can teach a swimmer more than one fundamental at a time, but this drill does just that. Two of the most important ways of getting a faster backstroke is by reducing frontal drag and by increasing propulsive power. The one arm backstroke drill accomplishes both tasks. Rarely […]
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Basketball Tips: Defensive Rebounding
June 2, 2023
Grabbing defensive rebounds is essential for success and a surefire way to earn more playing time from your coach. Defensive rebounds secure possession for your team. Possessions lead to shots, which lead to points, which lead to wins. No defensive possession is finished until the defensive rebound is taken care of, as letting up an […]
Two Great Ways to Test Your Breaststroke Kick
June 2, 2023
A strong kick is a key to swim fast breaststroke. As much as 80% of a swimmer’s propulsion in breaststroke comes from the kick. Flexibility is a huge part of a swimmer’s ability. In freestyle, backstroke and fly there are two joints that require extraordinary flexibility in order to excel, the shoulders (particularly extension) and plantar […]
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Lacrosse Shooting Tips
June 2, 2023
You can be the biggest, strongest player on the field, but if you haven’t mastered the fundamentals of shooting, you won’t be a consistent goal scorer. Every lacrosse player wants to step on the field and be able to rip a 100 mph shot in the corner. It’s not that easy though. Being able to […]
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New to Volleyball? Here Are the Basics
June 2, 2023
The purpose of volleyball defense is to prevent opponent’s offense to score a point. Volleyball blocking, digging and coverage are considered to be part of defense. HOW TO PLAY VOLLEYBALL INFORMATION – FOR BEGINNING VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS In this section we help beginning volleyball players to learn the most important aspects of each skill. If you are […]
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How to Properly Warm Up Before Playing Basketball
June 2, 2023
Opposed to standing stretches routine, the dynamic exercise keeps the player focused rather than daydreaming while standing still and losing all the momentum created in the warmup before. Doing a proper warmup before any kind of sporting activity is essential but it is even more important in a physical demanding sport like basketball. Over the […]
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Guiding Parents Through the Recruiting Process
June 2, 2023
Have an open mind – lots of great athletic and educational opportunities are available at smaller schools and many offer combinations of athletic scholarships and financial aid. Since starting MaxPreps over a decade ago, I have frequently been asked by parents of high school athletes about the “ins and outs” of college recruiting.  While there […]
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