Physical Education Tips of the Week #39
April 3, 2008
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We presented some interesting information this week. I really enjoyed the video about soft tissue release - it's a therapy option that has great potential for overcoming soreness and injury in your athletes. And if you've been telling your students to stretch in order to prevent delayed muscle soreness, that may not be an accurate statement. Although there are many benefits to stretching, DOMS prevention probably isn't one of them. Members can read this information on the PE Update website. The newsletters are free, but most of the content on the website is for members-only, including almost 2000 articles, plus videos, the discussion group and much more. If you're not already a member, I highly recommended that you join!! You can get more information here: But if you aren't ready to join yet, there's lots of free content on the website and in these newsletters! I hope you enjoy this issue of PE Tips of the Week! Dick Moss, Editor
THE "4" BALL DRILL FROM JIMMY CONNORS
This video demonstrates a tennis drill from all-time great, Jimmy Connors. This simple drill prevents players from getting locked into repeatedly hitting the same shot. See the link to this video, and four others, on the right navigation bar of the video player. Check it out at:
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COACHES WHO WORK THE REFS
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If you're tired of students showing up late for practice, try this simple tip.
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1. Editor's Note
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These articles are available to PE Update members.
Soft tissue release is a sport therapy technique that elongates muscles that have been manipulated to the point of stretch.
Stretching before or after workouts appears to have little positive effect on delayed muscle soreness.
The editor discusses the coach for Stanford who was ejected during his team's do-or-die game in the NCAA basketball tournament. He was "working the refs" -
a tactic the editor dislikes.
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Coaching: Reduce the Number of Players Who Come Late to Practice
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