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- Correct Batting Practice Methods For Little League Baseball & Softball Teams - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Marty SchupakIn my eighteen years of coaching youth baseball, I am always looking for the most efficient practice methods for every aspect of baseball. It took me only a few years to realize that most youth baseball coaches and myself were running batting practice, not incorrectly, but not efficiently. From ...
Views: 8981(1 vote) - Costa del Sol East Holidays: More Dramatic and Less Developed - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Porsche KlingerFor a vacation with a difference book your HOLIDAY RENTALS IN COSTA DEL SOL on the east coast. This stretch of coastline covers some 54 kilometres starting from the east of Malaga city. The western coast of the Costa del Sol is far less developed than the eastern coast. The scenery on the ...
Views: 1011(1 vote) - Custom Trophies Adding That Personal Touch - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from David FrumGetting facilitated and appreciated is something that everyone longs for and if it comes with a trophy, it’s like icing on the cake. It makes one feel so grand and special. Trophies & medals are something which fills you with immense pride and honor and is your morale booster when you are low ...
Views: 1775(1 vote) - Dealing with Cometing Anxiety - Faceyour Demons - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Emma JamesSo there you are, faced with a weight you are either not sure about, got squashed by before, never tried or were told by your Great Aunt Maud that you would never amount to much therefore you probably wont get it. Or everyone is watching you which means if you don’t get it you will look like a ...
Views: 1226(1 vote) - Do You Have the Tools to Win? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Loren FogelmanAll athletes experience fear at some point. It is the primary reason for failure. Defeat and walking away from your dreams stem from avoidance. It is not whether you will face fear; it is the way you respond once fear arises. First and foremost, all athletes experience doubt along the way. ...
Views: 1174(1 vote) - Fueling Your Body for Peak Performance and Optimal Health - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Roy VartabedianPeak physical performance is the goal of every athlete. Proper training is of vital importance to achieve this goal. But keep in mind that while exercise moves the body, food not only fuels the body but actually makes the body. We've all heard the analogy about needing to eat good food for ...
Views: 2863(2 votes) - Fun Soccer Drills For Kids - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2009 from JD DeanComing up with fun soccer drills for kids is easier said than done. One mistake many coaches make is taking a group of young children and throwing then straight into shooting for goal and header drills before they've even begun to master some of the basic fundamentals such as working in a tight ...
Views: 2467(1 vote) - Fun Wet Things in Costa del Sol - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Porsche KlingerWhere are you taking your HOLIDAY RENTALS IN COSTA DEL SOL and what have you planned? Holidaying is about relaxing and fun, taking the stress of work, family rows or just getting away from it all. Costa del Sol is one of those areas in Spain that can help burn up excess energies tiring out the ...
Views: 1079(1 vote) - Heart Rate Monitor Training For A Marathon - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Pam DaughertyUsing a heart rate monitor is a valuable tool in training particularly if you are training for a marathon. The key area of fitness you will be developing while training for a marathon is endurance. This can be challenging because the athlete has to slow things down from their normal faster ...
Views: 2336(2 votes) - How Many Times Have You Gone For the “Gold” and Failed? Do You Know Why? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Sheryl StantonThe Winter Olympics took place in Vancouver, BC this year. Athletes from all over the world have come to compete for the coveted “Gold” medallion; showing that they are the best in the world at their sport. Having the Olympics in my own back yard (I live in Mission, just one hour east of ...
Views: 1010(1 vote) - How to Hit a Good Driving Shot in Golf - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from John S LWhile many new golfers are struggling with their driving shots, it goes without saying that knowing how to drive a long, straight shot off the tee will enhance your golf game. This in turn allows you to hit a better shot at the hole. We all have heard the phrase “drive for show and putt for ...
Views: 1192(1 vote) - Kids Soccer Drills: 5 Simple Steps To Dribbling - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Andre BotelhoIn kids soccer drills, this is for sure that anyone who has played the sport will understand the importance of dribbling in the game. Dribbling refers to the skill of maneuvering the ball in the field while keeping its control. It is one of the first soccer skills taught to the kids at the ...
Views: 2499(2 votes) - Marathon Diet Programs - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Neville PetterssonSelecting the most appropriate marathon and half marathon workout program for newcomers is generally a tricky task for beginners. The aim of this quick written piece is to offer the best insight to help you make the correct choice with regards to which half marathon and marathon running program ...
Views: 805(1 vote) - Master Successful Life Skills - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Cindy CarpenterI talk about Golf because that's what I am but golf relates so much to lots of life. To get better you must be better. It doesn't just happen by itself. You have to know your goal and turn your life in the direction that will achieve that goal. Golf takes practice & positive thinking. Life ...
Views: 890(5 votes) - Next generation baseball bat technology - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2018 from Alvina JenniferUnlike many technological games which keep changing with time, baseball bats have not changed since 1846 when the New York Nine won the game against the Knickerbocker 24 to 1. The baseball bat has remained the same over years and what has normally been changing is the material used to ...
Views: 941(1 vote) - PlayStation Gaming Reviews - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2021 from touseef ur rehmanIs it real that you are keen on establishing the recently launched video games? It is secure to claim that you will know the hacks hereby you can control the units with hardly any brainstorming? Do you require some master support on which game advantages buying or simply isn't so considerable? ...
Views: 718(1 vote) - Professional Athletes and Hypnosis - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Jack SingerProfessional Athletes Using Hypnosis to Enhance Mental Toughness and Peak Performance As they get older and put more mileage on their bodies, proactive thinking professional athletes look for an edge. Much of the training and coaching that professional athletes receive works on the logical ...
Views: 2742(1 vote) - Push-ups: The Best Most Complete Upper Body Exercise in the World - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredPush-ups: The Best Most Complete Upper Body Exercise in the World By Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR-Ret. The push-up is hands down the best, most complete upper body exercise in the world. Here are a variety of ways to perform push-ups. A push-up demonstrates the portability and flexibility of ...
Views: 3556(1 vote) - Running – Best Exercise To Lose Weight & Stay in Shape - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from Vaishali NikhadeStarting running is like embarking on a new adventure – particularly for people who are not runners. Like any adventure, a lot of thrill is in the journey itself. At the end of the journey, you are surprised at how far you have come and what you have accomplished. When you arrive at the ...
Views: 7129(1 vote) - Safe Cycling Saves Brains and Lives - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Lisa SiegleBicycling is a great way to get around; it’s good exercise, it’s fun, and it allows kids to be independent. But biking causes more traumatic brain injuries than any other sport and each day a child in the United States dies of bicycle-related injuries. Education is the key to safety. Kids ...
Views: 1678(2 votes) - Self defense basics: How to properly do and use the front kick - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyWhen you first start learning just about any hard martial arts style one of the first things you will learn is the front kick. Different martial arts styles and schools will give the front kick slightly different names such as the front snap kick, and the front thrust kick. All of these types of ...
Views: 2770(2 votes) - Sharing Some Quotes by the Great Grand Prix Drivers - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Formula One: Sharing Some Quotes by the Great Grand Prix Drivers Submitted by Craig Lock Key Words: Motor racing, books, book "reviews", sport, elite performance, champion, champions, Formula 1, great racing drivers, racing drivers, champion drivers, Grand Prix drivers, Grand ...
Views: 3398(1 vote) - Sport Injuries: Effectively Treated with Acupuncture” - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen Albertson“Acupuncture is clinically proven to accelerate the healing of sports injuries. Integrating Western and Eastern treatment makes the most sense and can fully restore chronic and acute injuries in many cases. You often heal quickly, fully, and with improved performance. Acupuncture is commonly ...
Views: 3283(2 votes) - The Real Secret to the Ben Hogan Golf Swing - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2009 from John LynchWhat was the real secret to the Ben Hogan Golf Swing? Dr. Bob Rotella (Doc) the sports psychologist stated in his book "Golf is Not a Game of Perfect" he interviewed Ben Hogan shortly before Hogan's death in 1997. Rotella asked Hogan what the real secret to his golf swing was? Hogan replied ...
Views: 2438(3 votes) - The Value of High Intensity Weight Training - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Walter UrbanHigh intensity endurance weight training may be the right mix of physical activity that provides the best of cardio and weight training in half the time for baseline fit adults. For years we have been told mixing cardo training with weight training is a must to ensure we are effectively ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - TOTALGOLF: Developing a Mental Game for Teenagers - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from dustin shannon-bradyRelaxed concentration is the key to excellence in all things... Timothy Gallwey. Recently I had the opportunity to do a presentation on Developing a Mental Game for Teenagers. About 16 boys from the age of eleven to fourteen participated. They burst into the room with youthful exuberance and ...
Views: 1212(1 vote) - Ultimate Secret to Super Strength Training - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Garin BaderWhat really is super strength training if you're not equally engaging the mind with unique and super strength training techniques? So many athletes I run into these days train their bodies feverishly with often outlandish techniques in the hope to push the level of their human physical peak ...
Views: 5896(3 votes) - Uncover Basic Soccer Conditioning - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Andre BotelhoLet it be known that a soccer conditioning program is the very basis on which the success of any team depends. The result of following soccer exercises is strength, agility, and endurance which permit them to be called fit for the game, let alone winning it. However, there may be situations ...
Views: 1179(2 votes) - What is Success (from 'The Winning Mind)? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: What is Success (from 'The Winning Mind)? Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Success, Success Principles, Motivation, Inspiration, Sports Psychology, Sport, Mind, Mind Control, Positive Thinking and Positive Psychology (enough there now, craig!) Web Site: Craig's new ...
Views: 923(3 votes) - What is the difference between golf instruction online and physical training? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Dwight GonnermanLearning golf was never so convenient before the advent of golf instruction online. Whether you are an avid player looking for improvement in your swings or you are a weekend warrior, the lessons provided through videos are just perfect for every need. The videos show how to hold clubs and make ...
Views: 1020(1 vote) - What to Keep in Mind when Swimming in Open Water - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Lena HalloranSwimming under the clear open skies of an ocean or the shaded banks of a pond can be one of the more relaxing ways to spend a hot summer day. It’s a great way to relax your mind, tone your body, and spend time outdoors. However, open water swimming does present some risk that you should keep in ...
Views: 1339(1 vote) - Why Should You Have a Protein Shaker Bottle If You Are a Fitness enthusiast? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2021 from Shakesphere Products LimitedProtein is one of the most vital building blocks for our body, and fitness freaks swear by it. Offering various benefits for our body like improving metabolism, lowering blood pressure, reducing inflammation, aiding in fat loss, satiating hunger, and managing type 2 diabetes are a few of its ...
Views: 473(1 vote) - From Death's Door to Masters Athlete of the Year - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2010 from Ed MayhewJanesville, Wisconsin's Lois Ann Gilmore overcame two major life-threatening diseases to become the USA Track & Field's Masters Athlete of the Year. For just about everyone her story is truly inspiring, but for those of us who struggle mightily to deal with a crick in our neck or the common ...
Views: 1481(5 votes) - Tips for Post-Workout Recovery - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Dale MillerAfter a trip to the gym most of us get on with our day and hope that we have pushed ourselves just the right amount. Too much, and we will end up feeling sore the next day, too little and the hour and a half might end up having been wasted. Assuming that we have stretched before and after and ...
Views: 4485(5 votes) - Workplace Shaman: An Olympian Example - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Jack SingerMary Pearson, Financial Post Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 Witnessing the commitment, focus, fortitude and performance of the world's best athletes competing in the Olympics and Paralympics has been awesome and inspiring. Athletes train their minds and psyche as well as their ...
Views: 2322(5 votes) - ***Stop 'Screaming at the Top of Your Lungs' -- Start Projecting! - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Nancy DanielsSeveral years ago I made one of the greatest mistakes of my life. In coaching and rooting for my son’s soccer team, I felt my voice rip. I cannot explain the sensation, but, from that day on, I was unable to sing again. As one who teaches voice improvement, I did something which I know not to ...
Views: 4446(4 votes) - Cellular Nutrition Needs of the Competitive Tennis Player – PART 1 - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2010 from Natalie DiromaThe rigor of training and competing as a tennis player places a lot of extra stress on the body and nutritional supplementation is critical. Dr. Kenneth Cooper began the exercise revolution in the early 1970's and actually coined the term aerobics. He is truly the father of preventive ...
Views: 2188(3 votes) - Daniela Barnea Found Her Niche -- Isn't It Great! - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Ed MayhewWhile in her forties, constantly driving her kids to and from water polo and swim team practices, little did Daniela Barnea know that she had found her niche. No, not a career as a chauffeur, but competitive swimming. As a teen Daniela had enjoyed swimming at the local YWCA, but was not ...
Views: 1544(3 votes) - From Heart Cripple to BodyBuilding Champion -- The Pax Beale Story - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Ed MayhewCalifornia's Pax Beale rehabilitated himself from a documented heart cripple to a bodybuilding champion while in his sixties. Although this was obviously an extremely significant and life-changing segment of his life, it is just a small portion of a truly extraordinary life. Pax has managed to ...
Views: 3797(3 votes) - GPS Watches Help Monitor Five Areas While Training - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Pam DaughertyGPS watches help individuals monitor several things at the push of a button. GPS watches can help an individuals monitor speed, distance, pace and calories burned while training. Just a decade ago runners and walkers would time workouts and them have to figure out how far they ...
Views: 1915(3 votes) - How to Choose the Right Skiing Equipment - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Alastair CulverThe Skiing season is on; you are one of those millions who want to rejoice this celebration. Right skiing gear assures your paramount joy, just like you can’t swim in your office attire; in order for you to have your fun to maximum, you need to choose just the right skiing gear for ...
Views: 1295(3 votes) - How To Coach Soccer:Killer Tips On Soccer Coaching - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Andre BotelhoHas this ever hit you how just a few tactics on how to coach soccer could result in building up a successful soccer team? If no, then go on reading this for effective and simple tips, tricks, soccer approaches, practice drills, physical fitness, balanced diet, and everything that a player and a ...
Views: 1744(3 votes) - Recruiting is a Four Year Process - Guideposts for the College Bound Student-Athlete - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Sean HusseyMany athletes have the desire to play sports in college, but don’t know where to begin or what to do. Simply stated, recruiting is a four year process. Preparation and education are every bit as important in marketing, and those who wait until their senior year find themselves behind the curve. ...
Views: 1111(3 votes) - Signs to Prevent Athlete Suicide - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Loren FogelmanAny time an athlete commits suicide is a tragedy. The sporting community is mourning the loss of four gifted athletes. Rick Rypien, 27, who recently signed with the Winnipeg Jets in the National Hockey League, is the most recent athlete to have committed suicide. Derek Boogaard, 28, another NHL ...
Views: 3185(3 votes) - Kinesio Taping the miricle cure for knee pain and other injuries. - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Suzanne NewmanI've worked on at least 10 people with knee problems ranging from people waiting for a knee replacement, dancers, soccer players and people with general knee problems. Every person that I worked on, once the tape was on an in-place when they got up off my table they were out of pain and felt ...
Views: 6554(4 votes) - Punching Bags: How to Get the Most Out of Yours - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from David ToubThe key objective of training with the heavy bag is to effectively and quickly land quality punches. The bag is big and heavy in order to develop punching power. Proper technique is not just going to town on the bag until you can’t feel your arms. You get a lot more power if you use proper ...
Views: 704(2 votes) - Sports Psychology Myths: Are Athletes Weak If They Resort To Mental Training? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Patrick CohnAre you or your players afraid other athletes will see you as weak if you have to do mental training or work with a sports psychologist? Still today, athletes buy into myths about sports psychology, which prevent them from embracing the benefits of mental training. I recently received an email ...
Views: 2540(2 votes) - The True Reason to Compete As Disguised By Winning - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Loren FogelmanDoes your burning desire to win drive you? Many highly competitive athletes believe winning is their primary motivator. It may be true for some, but not necessarily for everybody. Examine your real driving force and you may find out the actual core reason is to evade losing. What does it mean ...
Views: 1191(2 votes) - Why Do We Love Sports? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Sam VakninThe love of - nay, addiction to - competitive and solitary sports cuts across all social-economic strata and throughout all the demographics. Whether as a passive consumer (spectator), a fan, or as a participant and practitioner, everyone enjoys one form of sport or another. Wherefrom this ...
Views: 7237(2 votes) - Words on Fitness Walking - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Lawrence GoldFitness walking is the most accessible exercise for people of all ages. However, as people age, general physical problems tend to crop up - pain, stiffness, joint degeneration and loss of balance. This article undertakes to address those issues and to suggest how people might deal with (correct, ...
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