In part one of this article different tackles were discussed. Key elements of the tackle such as arm and body position were brought out together with why many tackles are unsuccessful. Emphasis was on arm and body positions since this is what determines the exercises that are needed to increase strength specific to the tackle. Note […]
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According to a recent article in a running magazine, ankle abduction increases Achilles tendon strength. However, this statement is not supported by anatomy or kinesiology. It is well known that the Achilles tendon is involved in the push-off phase of the running stride but not in a sideward (abduction/adduction) foot movement. According to the article,
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If you listen to the commentary on most games today you will invariably hear the expression “he is very athletic” or, “that was an example of his athleticism.” It is almost as though this is a newly discovered physical quality that athletes never had before. These expressions are voiced when the athlete executes an act
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When I tell athletes that their skill technique is the key to establishing their training program, they appear to be quite shocked.Their first question is, “But how can this be? I was told you mainly have to get stronger.” Yes, you must get stronger but the strength that you develop must be specific to what you
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I am always surprised at the number of runners and coaches from around the country, who strongly believe that you should never change running technique. They have been indoctrinated with the myth that the body will automatically adapt itself to the most efficient running technique. In other words, every runner will automatically run according to
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