Training & Drills

By narrowing down the possible events it makes teaching and drilling the defensive linemen easier. The defensive linemen know the possible scenarios that they will be reacting to on every play. Defensive linemen, especially tackles, start every play in the worst position on the field. They do not know when the ball will be snapped, […]

Not only is this drill good for building and reinforcing technique, it’s also a great way to help catchers get some conditioning work in without realizing it. One of a catcher’s responsibilities, whether in fastpitch softball or baseball, is playing the bunts that stay close to home. The catcher has to realize the situation, react […]

When the tossing arm doesn’t end up in a vertical position at the end of the loading phase, it means that the body is not at the right angle to accelerate the racquet upward. An accurate tennis serve toss that consistently reaches the right location and height can only be achieved with effective toss drills. […]

If you’re a pitching coach teaching that stuff, it’s time to refresh your knowledge so you can be sure you’re helping your students become the best they can be. I can’t believe we’re still having this discussion in 2018 (as I write this, for those of you finding it in the future as you ride […]

Have your players start by standing diagonally across the net from each other, behind their right service box. Designate one player as the cross-court player and the other as the down-the-line player. Once young tennis players start playing on their high school team, beginner hand-eye coordination games and drills are no longer at their skill […]

If your partner is serving, your role is defense. Your partner’s good serve will be useless if you cannot return the ball (after your opponents’ return serve) to your advantage. Tennis doubles strategy is an important foundation for a winning tennis game. Doubles matches in tennis may not be as popular as the single matches, but […]

An effective attack is all about having a relaxed approach, and someone who seems stiff on attack may be apt to hit the ball wide or long. Volleyball coaches love it when their players go on the attack. But sometimes, the attack can be a little overaggressive and result in a point for the other […]

More often than not, the momentum will force you to take a few steps after your throw as your entire body is being hurled towards your target.  Playing outfield isn’t just catching pop-ups. It’s tracking. It’s charging. It’s communicating. It’s going for the fence. The outfield requires a special kind of player. She must be […]

Coaches that focus on offensive line blocking and pressure on the defensive front equip their teams with the basic foundations of winning every game. The game of football begins and ends at the line of scrimmage. Whoever consistently wins the battle in the trenches will likely determine the victor in each game.   This matchup […]