A common command or recommendation is to use the feet to move faster when attempting to execute a skill. You can hear it given in almost every sport even in golf, in order to deliver more power. It seems to be a universally accepted fact that faster feet improve performance. But can you affect what […]
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Athletes and many fitness participants, typically desire to develop both general strength and specialized strength. In general strength training exercises are done to strengthen the muscles in a manner that does not improve athletic performance. In specialized strength training exercises are done that relate specifically to the sports skills. They have an immediate effect on
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When you have a weakness in your performance regardless of whether it is in relation to skill execution or some physical ability, think first about a technique to improve your abilities. The same holds true when coming off an injury. Determine if your technique was the main culprit in causing the injury and how you
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There is a great deal of information on strength weight training programs for beginners, made up mostly of high school athletes. Strongly recommended is that they start off slowly and gradually increase the intensity of their training programs. However, rather than adhering to this advice most programs have evolved into high-intensity strength training routines. Such
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Ankle hops are always a great exercise for athletes. How much they contribute to speed and quickness however, depends upon how the exercise is executed. When executed well they are great for all athletes involved in sports that require running and/or jumping. They can be used in baseball, basketball, football, track, tennis, hockey, volleyball and
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