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Upper Body Workouts for Gymnasts
June 2, 2023
When you use your body weight for strength training, you not only build strength, you also improve your balance.  Gymnastics requires a great deal of upper body strength. While weightlifting is a valid option for building strength in your upper body, a better idea for gymnasts is to use bodyweight exercises. When you use your […]
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Practicing the Power-Play Breakout
June 2, 2023
The four-dot chip drill will help players get used to supporting the puck and chipping past forecheckers in the neutral zone. Here are several ways to practice the power-play breakout. One of the most important aspects of the breakout is timing. Practice and repetition are required to perfect the timing of the breakout. The simplest […]
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When Can I Add More Hockey Training?
June 2, 2023
Mindlessly throwing in extra sets, reps and conditioning work without taking the context of the entire program “as a whole” into consideration will not give you any further benefit. “Hey Dan, can I add XYZ to my existing program?” “Coach Garner! When is the best time to add in this finisher I saw?” “Hey coach, […]
Teaching Your Quarterback How to Throw on the Run
June 2, 2023
One of the best parts of the flash fire drill is that it forces quarterbacks to be moving towards their target. This allows them to get their full lower body into the throw. One of the most effective skills a quarterback can have is the ability to throw the football on the run. When the […]
Developing Better Volleyball Players Requires Changing the Way We Teach
June 2, 2023
Motor-learning experts say that the key ingredient in skill acquisition is the number of contacts in a game-like environment. In the recent World Cup of soccer, two countries, Belgium and England, experienced their best results in many years by reaching the semifinals. Belgium hadn’t gotten that far since 1986, England since 1990. Their success was […]
Considerations for Extra Work: Conditioning
June 2, 2023
Psychology can sometimes trump physiology, and it is important that athletes and other personnel involved in their development believe the training intervention and dose are sufficient to achieve desired effects. Effective strength and conditioning coaches conduct a needs analysis of both the athlete and his/her sport. A thorough examination of the physiological requirements of the […]
The Complete Guide to Dynamic Swimming Warmups
June 2, 2023
Any sudden, rigorous movements could lead to injuries. Dynamic swimming warmup exercises prepare you for the activity and lowers your risk of injuries. Some swimmers underestimate the importance of warming up before swimming. It’s not surprising as it’s usually tempting to just jump right in. However, there are many reasons taking time to warm up […]
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Three Mile Mixer Pre-Season Dryland Training Workout
June 2, 2023
After each exercise the players run one lap around the track and then jump right into the next exercise. The three-mile mixer is a workout specifically for hockey players.   It is great for hockey players looking to increase their leg strength, stamina, aerobic and anaerobic capability. This workout consists of 12 skating specific exercises done in intervals […]
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Balance Beam Activities
June 2, 2023
Jumps and leaps are also introduced to the intermediate gymnast, and may include tuck or split jumps and split leaps. With a width of only 4 inches and standing at just about 4 feet above the ground, the balance beam requires precise movements, poise, strength and a developed sense of stability. The beam’s steep learning […]
Tennis Agility Drills and Speed Exercises
June 2, 2023
When your foot lands on the ground, create an explosive but gentle power but never bang it on the ground. Tennis agility drills deal with the movement, coordination and reaction speed for tennis and performing them on a regular basis improve fitness and endurance. Tennis agility drills deals with the movement, coordination and reaction speed […]
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