In the game of volleyball an attack (or spike) is performed to send the ball over the net to the opponent’s side of the court. The main goal of an attacker is to land the ball on the opposite’s side of the playing court. In order to make an attack successful the ball has to…
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…
If you’re a runner, chances are you’d like to improve your performance and gain speed. This may be to improve your race times, burn more calories, or beat your personal best. There are plenty of techniques and drills you can use to gain strength, improve your form, and run faster. Incorporate as many of these…
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…
Most children first learn to crawl, then walk, and finally to run. Basketball requires players to not only effectively move their feet, but also to maneuver a basketball. Basketball players first learn to dribble the basketball with one hand, then to alternate hands, and progressively to increase to more advanced dribbling. As a basketball player,…
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…
Setup: 1. Use 10-12 cones to create a channel ending near the penalty area. 2. At the top of the channel, use 4-5 cones to create a line angled towards the corner flag. 3. The coach stands at the end of the channel, nearest the goal, a couple yards inside the penalty area. 4. The shooting…
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…
Surviving in the eye of the storm There are a growing number of battle royale-style games on the market, and Epic’s free-to-play Fortnite Battle Royale is second in popularity only to PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. Both games feature a survival death match among 100 players on a map with a shrinking play zone and collectable equipment. But…
In the game of volleyball an attack (or spike) is performed to send the ball over the net to the opponent’s side of the court. The main goal of an attacker is to land the ball on the opposite’s side of the playing court. In order to make an attack successful the ball has to…
Setup: 1. Use 10-12 cones to create a channel ending near the penalty area. 2. At the top of the channel, use 4-5 cones to create a line angled towards the corner flag. 3. The coach stands at the end of the channel, nearest the goal, a couple yards inside the penalty area. 4. The shooting…
Why physical conditioning is so important for a junior tennis player This is the first of a series of articles from Celsius Tennis Academy on the importance of physical training for junior players in order to maximize their time at practice and to play their best at tournaments. Most people think of a junior tennis…
Conditioning is always an important factor when it comes to fielding a successful basketball team. It’s particularly important when teams return from a summer break. With that in mind, we asked the USA Basketball Coaches Network: What is your favorite conditioning workout? Don Showalter, head coach, Iowa City High School (Iowa) For our conditioning we…
The question as to whether parents should coach their own kids in sports has been a topic of concern since the first day that organized sports came into being. The answer? It depends on who the parent is and how they stack up as a parent — or even as an individual for that matter….
ALLIANCE, Ohio — On a late July day in 1999, Matt Campbell drove along U.S. Route 62, unsure of his next football destination. He knew he couldn’t go back to Pitt for another season. The football program there had turned toxic. So Campbell packed up and left. He wasn’t far from his home near Canton…
Every year, college football strength coaches get a new batch of freshmen they need to whip into shape. Some of these athletes did a great job with their training in high school by either working with a strength coach or becoming knowledgeable lifters who know their way around the weight room. Others fall prey to…
Training the High School Discus Thrower by Bill Pendleton Esperanza High School Developing a skilled top level discus thrower requires patience but has many rewards. To begin with, the discus is an event that requires a high level of skill. Unlike the sprints or jumps, a decent thrower is almost never beaten by a superior…
You first have to ask yourself the question “conditioned for what?” It would be very easy to ask 100 people on the street “Who is more conditioned – a marathon runner, or a power lifter?” You can pretty much guarantee nearly everybody is going to just automatically say marathon runner because for some reason it…
Last year’s American League Rookie of the Year, Mike Trout has some hitting tips for Little League up-and-comers and aging softball players alike. “Your legs are real important,” Trout, 21, tells ‘Men’s Journal.’” If you’re using all hands up there, it’s not gonna work.” Hip rotation is critical, he says. Tee drills are good for…