In parts I, II, III and IV I presented the fact that it is impossible to see what occurs in execution of a sport skill, in the power phase, the most critical phase for success in skill execution. In addition, most coaches do not have the backgrounds needed to understand what takes place, or should […]
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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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Do you keep hoping your favorite athlete or team players will not be injured? Do you wish that your team will go through the season with no injuries? Do you keep hoping that any injury sustained by a player will not affect how well the team does? I’m sure that most any sports fan
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It is a well accepted fact that without science, this country would not be as great as it is. Science has proven to be the backbone for success in any country and in any field of endeavor. This includes sports but with one major caveat. Countries can be successful in a particular sport when
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