Softball can be boiled down to three fundamental aspects: hitting, fielding, and pitching. Of those three, only the former is required of every player in a game. Everyone must be able to hit the ball, whether you’re a power hitter, an on-base hitter, or just a bottom-of-the-lineup hitter, you’ve got to practice and utilize good…
If you are looking for the best tech suit for swimming fast, then there are a few things you should look for. These suits are made to enhance your hard work and excellent performance, not make you faster. These suits are primarily intended for athletes who are serious about their sport. The following are some…
Looking for a new wetsuit to swim in cold water? Here are some tips for choosing the right one for you. 1. Start with the thickness of the wetsuit. Made of neoprene rubber, wetsuits range in thickness from 1mm to 5mm. Look for a wetsuit that has 4-5mm thickness in the core and chest, with…
Minimizing a punter’ backswing will maximize the height of the contact point (foot meeting ball). The higher the contact point, the higher the trajectory of a ball in flight (hang time).
In the last few years, we have incorporated these tackling-technique drills into our practices twice a week, every week. These drills stress the fundamentals of tackling, which help develop better tacklers and, ultimately, gives your defenders confidence in their individual abilities. Photo: Kevin Hoffman The team is divided into four groups of eight players in…
The pandemic has been difficult for everyone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in five Americans report struggling with mental or behavioral health issues associated with COVID-19, including anxiety, depression, increased substance use, and suicidal thoughts. The highest burden of distress has been reported by the younger generation (ages 18-29) and…
Partner Shooting Drill #1, Catch and Shoot. Player #1 makes a chest pass to player #2. #1 follows the pass and closes-out on #2, but does not try to block the shot or simply fly by the shooter. #2 takes the shot (no dribbling)and follows it for the rebound. Now player #2 passes back out…
Welcome to WEEK #1 of this FIVE WEEK HOME GOLF WORKOUT PROGRAM! I partnered up with Golf.com to bring you a series of exercises that you can do at home with no equipment. These moves are guaranteed to help you hit longer drives, improve your golf swing and help you golf pain free! #golffitness #golfworkout…
Softball can be boiled down to three fundamental aspects: hitting, fielding, and pitching. Of those three, only the former is required of every player in a game. Everyone must be able to hit the ball, whether you’re a power hitter, an on-base hitter, or just a bottom-of-the-lineup hitter, you’ve got to practice and utilize good…
The pandemic has been difficult for everyone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in five Americans report struggling with mental or behavioral health issues associated with COVID-19, including anxiety, depression, increased substance use, and suicidal thoughts. The highest burden of distress has been reported by the younger generation (ages 18-29) and…
1. Protective gear isn’t just about safety; it makes you learn faster. If you’re learning to ride as a young (school-age) kid and have a kid’s ability to naturally bounce off the ground and not get hurt, you can skip over this (except the helmet). But the #1 thing I tell adults learning to snowboard…
Individual shooting drills are great but whenever possible players who are looking to improve their shooting should try to participate in drills that involve two or more other players. This creates more of a game time atmosphere and allows players to practice the actual shots they will take during games. This article explains 6 basketball…
For his entire life, East Palestine’s Parker Sherry has been climbing. What started out as hay bails, trees, and hills that were being climbed turned into depth charts, record books, and now prospect stock. Sherry has a gratefulness about him that is very contagious, but don’t misinterpret his genuine love for the game of football…
At Knox College, we run a 3-4 Defense with a slanting front. In the 3-4 system, it is imperative to have four coaches operating the different parts of the defense. During the last two years, we have utilized two coaches to work with both Inside and Outside Linebackers. Instead of separating the two units, we…
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“They’ve got Ndamukong Suh and Jared Crick as their defensive tackles, and we’ve got kids that don’t belong in the Big 12 talent-wise. You sit around all week thinking, ‘Oh my god, how are we going to gain a yard? When your X isn’t as good as their O, that makes for late nights.” Herman…
Behind every Overwatch League and Contenders team, there are coaches and analysts making sure everything is running as smoothly as possible. From the dugouts at the Blizzard Arena to their private home offices, they scrutinize every play and take notes to bring to the next VOD review session. Away from the social media spotlight and…
Are you ready to transform your shooting? Then you’ve first got to go back to the basics and focus on the mechanics of your shot. You can use these 7 basketball shooting tips to start shooting the rock even better: Keep Your Eyes On the Target Many players will focus on the flight of the…