A common belief among strength coaches and personal trainers, especially those who work with football players, is that you can become more explosive by lifting heavier and heavier weights. However, as has been scientifically proven, when you lift very heavy weights, the movement is slow, and as a result, you develop slowness especially of the […]
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Footwork is a very general term that has come to have many different meanings. For some it means the ability to get ready for a hit or throw, for others it means how to get to the ball quicker and for still others it means the ability to do the side shuttle or simply to
A relatively recent innovation in sports training is the use of modeling. In essence, this means making an ideal model of what constitutes an elite –or other level — athlete. The model serves as a profile for the athlete to achieve if he wishes to be on that particular level of performance. Most coaches
To strengthen the knees most players do squats and leg extension exercises. When done correctly, squats are a great exercise for the knees and for all-around movement on the court or field. The key here is that squats must be done in an effective and safe manner. When done incorrectly they lead not only to knee injury,
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It was a pleasure watching Joe Flacco and Colin Kaepernick throw the ball in the Super Bowl. Why? Because they threw with good technique and for the most part their passes were right on target. They were able to throw bullets, i.e., tight spiral passes thrown with great speed and power right to the receiver.
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