I keep reading about a new golf swing or swing of the future in various golf forums and even in advertisements for some golf schools. However, is there or can there be a new golf swing? I will never say a new swing is not possible, but all the new swings that have been extolled […]
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Getting a full 90° shoulder turn on the backswing, as well as the forward swing, is very important in some sports in order to maximize hitting power. This requires a great deal of flexibility in the waist but also great strength of the abdominal oblique and lower back erector spinae muscles. The abdominal oblique muscles
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Agility, the ability to change direction while in motion, is the key to quickness in basketball. It is a trait needed by all players but especially guards. To demonstrate effective agility, you must be able to execute a good cut or cutting action. In general, this means that you are able to make a sharp
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Many men’s University basketball teams have players go down with injuries in their most important games. For example a player “…slipped and suffered a left ankle sprain on a fast break shot attempt…”. Another player “…injured his right foot just before falling…” Still other players step on someone else’s foot. How the first player who
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We got a good rundown from Dan Clark at the Running the Golden Years podcast, breaking down why Explosive Running is a great resource for correcting technique and avoiding injury. Take a look here, they’ve posted a transcript as well as the audio version of their podcast. Here’s a couple excerpts: — Explosive Running takes
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