Preparation & Mental Approach 1. 2. 3. 4. Have a Plan ! Each practice session should have no more than one or two very specific goals before you even get to the course (example: Improve Lag Putting, Driving Accuracy, Better Greenside Bunkers percentage, etc…) The Goal for each practice day can be decided based on…
If you want to develop players who can score past any goalkeeper, you need to be using the best soccer shooting drills during your practices. There’s nothing worse than a team executing great ball-movement down the field and setting up a great scoring opportunity only to miss an easy goal… The following soccer shooting drills…
Welcome to the USTA’s Top 10 Games Every Coach Should Know. This material was developed for use by middle school and high school coaches, and tennis instructors who are responsible for conducting team practices and group lessons for beginning, intermediate, and advanced players. All of these games and activities have the following benefits: 1) They…
In only a few weeks, football players across the United States will return to the field for the start of another football season. Those early August days also signal the highest temperatures of summer. Without proper hydration, outdoor practices, games and physical activity can lead to heat illness and decreased performance. It is crucial that…
Summer is the perfect time to go outside and have fun. It’s one of my favorite times of year because there are so many outdoor activities to choose from. Everything is more fun outside, whether you’re swimming, running or cycling. But the summer heat can be a problem if you’re not careful, particularly in areas…
After a summer spent soaking up the sun you could be forgiven for turning up to training looking like the wrong Ronaldo. But with the new season around the corner it’s time to swap ice cream cones for cone drills and fine-tune your footballing engine. Your touch might still be there (you never lose that…
Power is often the most sought-after skill for baseball and softball hitters. So how do I get it? Similar to many things in life, you don’t always get what you wish for, you get what you work for. This post will breakdown six of our favorite softball hitting drills for power. At The Hitting Vault,…
Drill to help players practice the poke shot. Can be performed without jumping.
Simple drill for players to develop court awareness of the cut shot. For developing players, do this drill without jumping.
Preparation & Mental Approach 1. 2. 3. 4. Have a Plan ! Each practice session should have no more than one or two very specific goals before you even get to the course (example: Improve Lag Putting, Driving Accuracy, Better Greenside Bunkers percentage, etc…) The Goal for each practice day can be decided based on…
Power is often the most sought-after skill for baseball and softball hitters. So how do I get it? Similar to many things in life, you don’t always get what you wish for, you get what you work for. This post will breakdown six of our favorite softball hitting drills for power. At The Hitting Vault,…
SHOULD YOUTH PLAY SPORTS DURING THE OUTBREAK? The answer is for now, in most settings, no. On March 15, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged ending gatherings of more than 50 people through May 10 to stop the spread of the virus. President Donald Trump has since recommended gatherings should be limited to…
Using the ‘bounce’ of the club Firstly, we need to make sure your setup is helping you out. It’s similar to bunker shots, because what you have to remember is to get in touch with the ground. If your club isn’t striking any part of the ground while you’re swinging or you’re in the rough…
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…
