Football, lacrosse, soccer, basketball and other players do considerable training to increase running speed, one of the most important qualities needed in order to play well. In practice the distances one should run varies considerably. Many coaches believe that aerobic training is the key while others believe it should be more anaerobic to duplicate game […]
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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
Ankle injuries continue to occur on all levels of sport, including the professional level. You can easily find players on the disabled list in many sports including major league baseball, football and basketball. Even superficial analysis of how the injury occurred will tell you that most of these injuries can be prevented. For example, a
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In my work with bodybuilders and athletes I am finding that all too often the workouts are finite and not transitional. In others words, the workouts that are used are the workouts that will continue to be used until there is an injury or some other problem. Usually there is a set number of exercises
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The relationships between strength, technique and game performance are somewhat complex. As a result there is often confusion as to the effects of strength training not only in relation to the athlete’s technique and level of performance, but also to his or her age and maturation level. Because of the many variables, the effects of
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