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Volleyball: Keep the Outside Foot Back When Setting
Dick Moss, EditorVolleyball: Keep the Outside Foot Back When Setting

Setters should pass with the outside foot back to give hitters an easier spike.... keep reading..

Track/XC: Determine Race Paces With the Horwill Rule
Dick Moss, EditorTrack/XC: Determine Race Paces With the Horwill Rule

A way for track coaches to estimate race paces for practices and competitions. Add 4 seconds per 400 for males and 5 seconds for females to determine race-pace when moving up in track events.... keep reading..

Tennis: Lob at Your Shadow on Sunny Days
Pat AitkenTennis: Lob at Your Shadow on Sunny Days

On sunny days, players can force their opponents to look into the sun by lobbing the ball towards their own shadow.... keep reading..

Swimming: Use Explosive Breathing for Better Buoyancy
Pat AitkenSwimming: Use Explosive Breathing for Better Buoyancy

Holding the breath and exhaling explosively can help your students swim higher in the water.... keep reading..

Soccer: Chase the Rabbit Drill
Pat AitkenSoccer: Chase the Rabbit Drill

A soccer drill in which players must hit the "bunny" for improved passing accuracy, endurance and combination passing.... keep reading..

Rugby: Lateral Defender Drill
Pat AitkenRugby: Lateral Defender Drill

A rugby drill in which two players run and pass between a line of defenders who are allowed to move only laterally.... keep reading..

Hockey: Alternating Multiple Give-and-Go Passing Drill
Pat AitkenHockey: Alternating Multiple Give-and-Go Passing Drill

A drill that teaches players to make quick give-and-go passes to both the left and right.... keep reading..

Gymnastics: Walking Handstand
Dick Moss, EditorGymnastics: Walking Handstand

A partner activity for gymnastics class in which students walk upside down while balanced on a partner's feet.... keep reading..

Golf: "Read" the Ball for Better Contact
Matt Bianchi, ContributorGolf: Read the Ball for Better Contact

A good tip for your golf unit or varsity team - prevent unwanted head movement by reading the label of the ball during the swing.... keep reading..

Field Events: Standing Shot Put is a Good Predictor of Competitive Performance
Dick Moss, Editor, PE UpdateField Events: Standing Shot Put is a Good Predictor of Competitive Performance

The standing shot put accounts for 90% of the distance achieved in the full glide technique. It's a good way to predict your PE students' competitive performance.... keep reading..

Football: Double Passer Drill for Defensive Back Pressure
Brian Olthuis, ContributorFootball: Double Passer Drill for Defensive Back Pressure

A football passing, receiving & defending drill in which two quarterbacks throw a ball to a different receiver on each play. Can be used for your school's varsity or flag football practices.... keep reading..

Basketball: Snake Catcher Game
Pat Aitken for PE Update.comBasketball: Snake Catcher Game

A basketball leadup game for dribbling in which players must step on a rope "snake" while dribbling a basketball. A good game for inclusion in your physical education lesson plans for basketball.... keep reading..

Baseball/Softball: Mad Dog Baseball Game
Pat Aitken for PE Update.comBaseball/Softball: Mad Dog Baseball Game

A baseball variation in which the entire batting team runs the bases and every fielding player must run to the catch. Lots of fun for PE classes - add it to your PE lesson plans!... keep reading..

Badminton: Mental Cue for Service Reception in Doubles
Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.comBadminton: Mental Cue for Service Reception in Doubles

A mental cue for badminton that allows service receivers positioned near the net to return high flick serves.... keep reading..

Cross-Country Running: Racing Tips for Slower Runners
Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.comCross-Country Running: Racing Tips for Slower Runners

There is usually a wide range of abilities on any school's cross-country running team. Here's how to keep your slower runners engaged during cross-country races and team practices.... keep reading..

Wrestling: Bacon Wrestling Drill
Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.comWrestling: Bacon Wrestling Drill

A fun drill in which wrestlers must act like cooking bacon before wrestling. Both your varsity athletes and PE students will enjoy this game.... keep reading..

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