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Beginner’s Guide to Calling Pitches
June 2, 2023
Start low and out. Most hitters don’t like that pitch and will let it go by for a free strike. “When in doubt, throw low and out.” This came up recently when the mom of one of my students asked me for a little help in learning how to call pitches for her daughter. Makayla […]
Fun Volleyball Drills
June 2, 2023
This challenging setting drill requires players to set the ball many times continuously. Players can do this drill on their own at home as well as in practice. Repetitive volleyball drills can help the players on your team improve their skills and develop good habits. Avoid boring your team by choosing fun drills that will […]
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Defending the Jet Sweep Play
June 2, 2023
When preparing for a team that runs the Jet Sweep it’s critical the defensive coaches make sure the players know who is the Force Defender and Near Deep Defender in every formation. The Jet Sweep is a difficult play for any defense to defend. The heart of what makes the Jet Sweep so difficult to […]
Burst and Buzz Tackling Drill
June 2, 2023
To build the drill and get players to develop the drill in a more dynamic environment the coach can add multiple times when the defender must come to balance. One area where defenders tend to struggle is transitioning from a full sprint to a position to make a tackle. Many tacklers will continue going as […]
Seven Steps to Improve Your Swimming Streamline
June 2, 2023
Swimmers need to make sure their top hand is locking in their bottom hand by using the top hand’s thumb. This is extremely important because if you don’t lock the bottom hand in your streamline will fall apart. The streamline is the most hydrodynamic position swimmers can be in, that’s why it’s vital your streamlines are […]
Staying Low While Tackling in Pee Wee Football
June 2, 2023
Staying low, both in tackling and blocking to gain leverage is a basic football fundamental and must be taught and perfected by every player to be successful. A friend of mine called me last night.  He said his 12U team is not tackling low.  They are tackling pretty good but some are having trouble breaking […]
How to Achieve Top Throwing Technique
June 2, 2023
As the passing arm comes forward, the quarterback’s lower arm passes over and in front of his elbow. The hand and the ball extend forward, and the ball comes out of his hand in a tight spiral. All quarterbacks want to pass the ball. A quarterback’s success as a passer depends a great deal on […]
Tennis Drills for Beginners
June 2, 2023
As the student learns to play better tennis, the amount of successful crosscourt shots without missing should increase. The crosscourt shot is the main shot all good tennis players have in their arsenal. Beginner tennis drills are an important part of your tennis development repertoire and an invaluable supplementary asset in your progress as a […]
Players’ Talent Versus Coaching in Youth Football
June 2, 2023
Great coaching alone will not win games consistently in youth football because at these young age levels one or two experienced players can devastate an age group with even just a little coaching. This is the age old argument; Talent vs Coaching.  I just read USA Football’s article In high school football, does good coaching trump […]
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Conditioning Drills That Combine Fun and Football Situations
June 2, 2023
When kids compete, they go all out. When they have fun, they give full effort, and coaches don’t have to yell or penalize anyone for not doing so. Conditioning is a vital part of every football team’s practice plan. However, inexperienced youth football coaches tend to overdo it, and then it doesn’t yield the type of results […]
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