6 Tennis Practice Drills Practice and warm-ups are the best way to improve your tennis game. Even if you can’t take tennis lessons, you can do tennis training with a friend or partner anytime. For a list of tennis practice exercises and basic drills you can try, see the examples below: 1. Dribbling. One of…
Why athletes should spend more time stretching: – Decreased stress and tension (stretching can even help with headaches) – Increase range of motion for increased athletic performance – Helps reduce soreness and speed up recovery after difficult workouts – Provides an opportunity for a mental “cool down” after a hard workout Programs for increased flexibility…
I have been asked to write on any topic for the website this month. This is probably an ill conceived idea, since I don’t get out much and people who know me NEVER give me a stage to state my opinion. It is well known that I will give that opinion without much reservation and…
“Building a Championship Program” Thinking back over my 30 year coaching career, I would like to thank that T-ball coach 41 years ago that never played me. Whether I was simply that bad or not is beside the point; that coach unwittingly pushed me toward a lifetime passion — track & field. That “failure” led…
Skiing Moguls, a divisive topic, but love ‘em or hate ‘em – it’s a good idea to know how to handle ’em. Here are Snowskool’s top 5 tips to improve your Mogul skiing. Take the Moguls on: this is skiing… not shopping You shouldn’t be looking for a friendly bump to give you an easy…
The battle rope is an old-school training tool that is as simple as it gets. Pick it up, wave it around like a maniac, put it down. Result: burn a whole bunch of fat, work out muscle imbalances, develop power, and more. Even though it’s a simple enough piece of workout gear, there are some…
Using swim paddles can help you do a ton of different things in the water. Here is a look at the six benefits of hand paddles for swimming. Hand paddles, also known as swim paddles, are a popular way for swimmers to increase power and upper body endurance in the water. More importantly, it’s done…
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of two articles addressing the challenges of mental-health issues in high school athletics. This article presents an example of how a single high school addressed these challenges. Next month, High School Today will explore a statewide approach to this important and difficult subject. “The two most…
6 Tennis Practice Drills Practice and warm-ups are the best way to improve your tennis game. Even if you can’t take tennis lessons, you can do tennis training with a friend or partner anytime. For a list of tennis practice exercises and basic drills you can try, see the examples below: 1. Dribbling. One of…
There are general rules like players shouldn’t leave themselves open, and players shouldn’t wait until the last minute to run from the storm. These tips are great for staying alive but not beating other players. The tips below, if followed, will get players into the end game almost every single time. While it may seem…
Skiing and Snowboarding Use your head According to the Canadian Ski Patrol, brain injury is the leading cause of disability and death among adults under 45. Jahn Davis, an emergency medical technician, and ski patroller based in Salt Lake, Utah, says the helmet issue is a bit of a no-brainer. ‘Skiing is a fast sport…
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…
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…
