Seventy per cent of the penalty kicks at the last World Cup went to the opposite side of the foot the kicker took the penalty with. If professionals make that choice, then how much more likely are young players to do so? Use the following soccer coaching tips to get goalies prepared for penalties. Key…
Summer conditioning for football and other fall sports (especially down south where the weather forecast is usually the same day in and day out—hazy, humid, and 90+ degrees) can be a strength and conditioning coach’s worst nightmare. Growing up in these conditions does not always mean you are used to them, and it does not…
If your ball has found the rough with your tee shot, the next decision you make is extremely important. One of the biggest mistakes most golfers make is not evaluating their lie in the rough properly. If you are too aggressive, and do not anticipate how the club face will react to your lie, you…
When practicing, Stephen Curry must swish 5 out of 10 free throws. Ray Allen is the first to the arena. Then he goes through a form shooting routine and progresses to 3-point shooting. Great shooters have routines. I believe the following shooting routine will help you develop into a great shooter or make you an…
Tennis group drills are suitable for adults and juniors and often consist of practice games and drills that focus on the fun aspect of the game. A tennis group drill can be practiced in either large or small groups. tennis-group-drillsLearning how to play tennis, just like any other activity, is more fun and exciting when…
A pressure pass is any pass made while being closely defended. It can be a stressful situation in a game, and often causes new players to panic and make poor passes. Getting comfortable passing under pressure — before being forced into it in a game situation — is important. This guide explains how to execute…
You’ve been obsessing over your abs for almost two decades. That ends now. Because we laid out one of the best ab workouts for women to kick those elusive buggers out of hiding. Finally. Why’s our plan so damn effective? Because it hits your entire core—not just your ab muscles but the muscles that support…
INTRODUCTION: Do you want to always be a step ahead of your opponent? Do you want to prove your value to your team/coach? If yes, then you need to check out our list, of the 10 BEST Lacrosse Conditioning Drills to STEAL from top college programs in the U.S. Not all of these videos contain…
The shot put and discus are throwing events in track and field. The shot put involves throwing a heavy, round metal ball, while the discus involves throwing a heavy round disc. According to Sports Coach Brian Mackenzie, throwers in shot and discus need explosive strength, speed and balance. To improve in the track throwing events,…
Seventy per cent of the penalty kicks at the last World Cup went to the opposite side of the foot the kicker took the penalty with. If professionals make that choice, then how much more likely are young players to do so? Use the following soccer coaching tips to get goalies prepared for penalties. Key…
You’ve been obsessing over your abs for almost two decades. That ends now. Because we laid out one of the best ab workouts for women to kick those elusive buggers out of hiding. Finally. Why’s our plan so damn effective? Because it hits your entire core—not just your ab muscles but the muscles that support…
When it comes to workout equipment, your options may seem endless. Most gyms are a gold mine of weight machines, dumbbells, cardio machines, and smaller (yet still mighty) things like resistance bands. Recently, you may have noticed more gyms and fitness pros pulling out the kettlebells, those ball-shaped weights with a big handle on top….
Wouldn’t it be great if you could drink a magic formula, swallow a pill or sprinkle fairy dust on your food and watch your muscles grow? That’s often what young athletes hope will happen from eating protein. Unfortunately, the reality is that eating protein doesn’t equal big muscles. Instead, muscle growth is a complex process…
The best youth hockey drills teach mental skills along with physical skills. All youth coaches face the challenge of commanding the attention of their young, energetic athletes during practices and games. Although you can get your players’ attention by yelling or blowing a whistle, teaching the mental skill of how to focus requires something more….
Flag Football Drills Below are a number of drills you can use in practice with your team to improve their flag football skills. As you get to know your team, choose drills that will address your team’s weaknesses (flag pulling, taking the right angle of pursuit, running N/S). Emphasize the fundamentals like the C/QB exchange…
“Golf has the perception that it’s hard,” Blazer said. “But it’s no different than any other sport. Sometimes we put golf on a pedestal. Hard work, proper practice and good coaching, all elements necessary to being a good athlete in any sport, are the same elements necessary in golf.” Here are nine tips to keep…