James Andrews has seen enough. Enough of coaches who mean well and try hard, but who really don’t know what they need to know. Enough of parents who think their son or daughter is the next superstar athlete and must be pushed and pushed and pushed. Enough of youngsters who are forced to visit him…
Drop Drill This is a popular drill that is supposed to help improve hand/bat speed and also hand/eye coordination. A dropper–or pitcher–stands one to one and a half steps to the side and slightly in front of the batter, whose eyes are trained straight ahead as if they are waiting on a pitch from the…
Kettlebells and yoga may not seem like the most compatible pairing at first glance, but trust us: Together, they actually create a very well-rounded fitness program. “Kettlebells are an optimal tool for yoga cross-training, because they can be used anywhere, and because they integrate strength and cardiovascular conditioning into a single practice,” yoga teacher and…
1. Have 2 Warm Up Routines prior to matches a. One for when you have plenty of time to warm-up b. One for short time to warm up 2. Always be prepared the day before for your next match a. Balls, tees, Marker, Ball Markers, Rain Gear if needed, gloves, etc b. Check out the…
Triathletes widely recognize the importance of good form in the pursuit of increased efficiency. Yet that same dedication to technique and form often takes a backseat in the discipline of running. Triathletes widely recognize the importance of good form in the pursuit of increased efficiency and faster times in the water. Yet that same dedication…
High-performance athletes love to track their training. Whether it’s logging volume, time spent in target heart rates, or how much wattage they are putting out, we love to see how today’s performance stacks up against yesterday’s workout. There are plenty of benefits to taking a deep dive into the stats of your training sessions, not…
Every young Little Leaguer knows that hitting it the best part of baseball practice. Sure, everybody needs to practice fielding grounders, catching fly balls, and turning double plays, but when it comes to pure fun, it’s hard to beat whacking 20 slow-pitched balls around the field. The problem with batting practice, of course, is that it…
If you’re reading this right now, you’re probably in the market for a heart-thumping, blood-pumping, balls-to-the-wall workout. And, friend, we’ve got you covered. We’re all about helping you get sweaty in pursuit of your goals, whether that means getting stronger, hitting a new PR, or losing weight. But let’s be real for a second here:…
I’m proof that you don’t need to be big to drive the ball far. I’m only 5-foot-9, 150 pounds, but I averaged more than 300 yards off the tee in 2018. Learning how to hit driver well depends on you setting up properly and letting your body just go, no matter your frame. It’s not…
James Andrews has seen enough. Enough of coaches who mean well and try hard, but who really don’t know what they need to know. Enough of parents who think their son or daughter is the next superstar athlete and must be pushed and pushed and pushed. Enough of youngsters who are forced to visit him…
Kettlebells and yoga may not seem like the most compatible pairing at first glance, but trust us: Together, they actually create a very well-rounded fitness program. “Kettlebells are an optimal tool for yoga cross-training, because they can be used anywhere, and because they integrate strength and cardiovascular conditioning into a single practice,” yoga teacher and…
If you’re reading this right now, you’re probably in the market for a heart-thumping, blood-pumping, balls-to-the-wall workout. And, friend, we’ve got you covered. We’re all about helping you get sweaty in pursuit of your goals, whether that means getting stronger, hitting a new PR, or losing weight. But let’s be real for a second here:…
Finger Grip At our camps and clinics we simply take a batting glove, and mark a line across so it comes from the index finger down. It keeps our hand and our bat on top of the finger grip which is what we’re looking for. If we can keep the bat from getting back in…
Easily the most underrated part of goalkeeping is footwork. The very best goalkeepers in the world can move instinctively all over their box to always be in position for different shots and passes that come their way. This drill requires the goalkeeper and a partner. Place four cones in either in a box or rectangle…
Attempting to shoot a goal frequently is tricky enough however when a player sees that there is a defender right on their tail that is marking them it is an easy task to get tense and give in to pressure. This field hockey shooting drill models a high pressure atmosphere. This allows enabling players to…
Being a goalie in soccer is a very unique position and one of the toughest positions to play. As a coach, you must find soccer goalie drills that incorporate the goalkeepers into your training sessions. If you’re coaching a young team, chances are that you don’t have a specific goalie on the team and instead all…
Using activities that kids naturally enjoy and movements that allow Teens to optimize their physical ability, our Fit Kids and Teens programs provide a fitness program that is safe, fun and energetic. A variety of games are used to focus on basic physical skills. Fit Kids and Teens workouts are tailored to the unique needs…
There may be no more important position on the football field than the quarterback. Though the following set of drills and programs are not terribly extensive or long individually, when coupled together they can vastly improve a quarterbacks technique–especially in the drop back, set-up, and delivery of the ball. Two Knee Drill ( 20 passes)…
Running Back Blocking Drill: Strike, Extension and Finish Strike Drill One player is going to get on the knees and they will work on isolating body parts while learning to strike up and in, extending the hips. This would be used for a linebacker coming in on a blitz. It’s important to learn to stay…
