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Basketball Speed - It's More Than Just Sprinting
Jim Ratcliffe for Physical Education Update.comBasketball Speed - It's More Than Just Sprinting

On a basketball court, the ability to accelerate--and to stay under control at the end of a sprint--is more important than raw speed.... keep reading..

Swimming: Freestyle - Lane Line Catch Drill
Dixie Iverson for Physical Education Update.com Swimmer Makes the Catch By Placing the Hand Over the Lane Line

A swimming drill using the lane lines that teaches freestyle swimmers to keep their elbow high and to catch the water far ahead of the body.... keep reading..

Outdoor Education: Candlelight Canoeing Activity
Dick MossOutdoor Education: Candlelight Canoeing Activity

A night-time canoeing activity in which students paddle amidst floating candles.... keep reading..

Basketball: Michigan State Rebounding & Fast Break Drill
Dick Moss, Editor, Physical Education Update.comBasketball: Michigan State Rebounding & Fast Break Drill

A rebounding and fast-break drill that is a favourite of the Michigan State basketball coaches.... keep reading..

Badminton: Principle of Play - Make Them Hit Up
Dick Moss, Editor, Physical Education Update.comBadminton: Principle of Play - Make Them Hit Up

A simple principle for better badminton - make them hit it up!... keep reading..

XC Running: The Pack Running Drill
Dick Moss, Editor, Physical Education Update.comXC Running: The Pack Running Drill

A cross-country running workout in which the goal is to lengthen the amount of time slower runners are able to keep up with the rest of the team.... keep reading..

Volleyball Ring Toss
Dick MossVolleyball Ring Toss

A lead-up game for volleyball that develops speed and reaction- time by using a floor-hockey puck instead of a volleyball.... keep reading..

Soccer: Throw-In Lead-Up Game
Dick Moss, Editor, Physical Education Update.comSoccer: Throw-In Lead-Up Game

A dodgeball variation that develops students' ability to use correct overhead throw-in technique for soccer.... keep reading..

Track: Relaxation Sprints
Dick Moss, Editor, Physical Education Update.comTrack: Relaxation Sprints

A drill that teaches runners how it feels to sprint in a fast- but-relaxed manner.... keep reading..

Outdoor Education: Sense of Direction Test
Dick Moss, Editor, Physical Education Update.comOutdoor Education: Sense of Direction Test

A test that demonstrates the fact that humans do not have an innate sense of direction.... keep reading..

Golf: Finishing Pose Can Help Diagnose Swing Problems
Golf: Finishing Pose Can Help Diagnose Swing Problems

Watching your golfers' finishing position can give you clues to whether their swing path is too flat or too upright.... keep reading..

Track: How to Predict Your Relay Teams' Potential
Dick Moss, Editor, Physical Education Update.comTrack: How to Predict Your Relay Teams' Potential

How to estimate the potential times of your 4 x 400m and 4 x 100m relay teams, based on their best times from a stationary start.... keep reading..

Tennis: Draw a Sword for Better Backhands
Dick Moss, Editor, Physical Education Update.comTennis: Draw a Sword for Better Backhands

A coaching cue to help physical education students learn the correct swing path for backhand strokes.... keep reading..

Field Events: Shot Put - The Towel Drill Develops Power Across the Shot Circle
Dick Moss, Editor, Physical Education Update.comField Events: Shot Put - The Towel Drill Develops Power Across the Shot Circle

Placing a towel behind the drive foot will help shot putters improve the power of their backward glide across the circle.... keep reading..

Golf: Fairway Golf Leadup Game
Dick Moss, Editor, Physical Education Update.comGolf: Fairway Golf Leadup Game

A golf leadup game in which players must stay within the boundary lines of a winding course.... keep reading..

Baseball/Softball: Home Run Derby Variation for Better Participation
Dick Moss, Editor, Physical Education Update.comBaseball/Softball: Home Run Derby Variation for Better Participation

How to adapt the baseball "Home Run Derby" game so every player can hit pitches over the fence.... keep reading..

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