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Volleyball: Limit Arm Movement When Setting the Volleyball
Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.comVolleyball: Limit Arm Movement When Setting the Volleyball

Too much arm movement is a common error among physical education students learning to set the volleyball. A good starting position for the hands can correct this problem.... keep reading..

Games: Holiday Warmup Game
Suzanne Bathe & Adrienne WallaceGames: Holiday Warmup Game

A fun holiday-themed warmup game for elementary school physical education students.... keep reading..

Wrestling: Shark Bait Game
Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.comWrestling: Shark Bait Game

A wrestling game in which the goal is to make as many takedowns as possible against rotating opponents.... keep reading..

Tennis: The Four-Second Game for Physical Education Class
Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.comTennis: The Four-Second Game for Physical Education Class

A group tennis game in which players making a successful shot must sprint to the other side of the court to become the "Champ."... keep reading..

Baseball/Softball: Green Monster Fielding Game
Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.comBaseball/Softball: Green Monster Fielding Game

A baseball leadup game that develops the ability to make diving catches.... keep reading..

Nutrition: The Big Crunch Carrot Activity
Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.comNutrition: The Big Crunch Carrot Activity

A fun nutrition activity in which everyone in your class, or even your school, crunches a carrot at the same time.... keep reading..

Volleyball: Height & Position of the Hands When Blocking
Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.comVolleyball: Height & Position of the Hands When Blocking

When blocking, the hands should lower, wider and angled in a different position than the one most beginners assume.... keep reading..

Strength (Video): The Single-Leg Triple-Hop Test
Steve Marks for PE Update.comStrength (Video): The Single-Leg Triple-Hop Test

A good field test to determine improvements in horizontal and vertical leg strength and power, as compared to the more commonly-used vertical jump test.... keep reading..

Nutrition: How Close to Competition Can Carbohydrate Drinks be Taken and Still be Effective?
Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.comNutrition: How Close to Competition Can Carbohydrate Drinks be Taken and Still be Effective?

Carbohydrate drinks such as Gatorade and Powerade can be taken at a number of times before exercise and still be effective in improving performance.... keep reading..

Outdoor Education: Apply Hand Pressure at the Knee, Not the Thigh When Ascending Steep Hills
Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.comInefficient Technique: Applying Downward Pressure to the Mid-Thigh

When using the hands to assist in ascending a steep hill, outdoor education students should apply downward pressure at the knee not the mid-thigh.... keep reading..

Games: Chopstick Relay
Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.comGames: Chopstick Relay

A relay game in which students must learn to use chopsticks. Good for physical education classes or for in-class fitness breaks.... keep reading..

Strength (Video): The "Fearsome Four" Leg Exercise Series
Dick Moss, Editor, Physical Education Update.comStrength (Video): The Fearsome Four Leg Exercise Series

A series of one-legged exercises that can be performed quickly and are highly specific to running. Can be performed with stretch tubes so are excellent for physical education classes or varsity teams.... keep reading..

Fitness: YouTube Fitness Channel Combines Home-Based Exercise & Contemporary Art
Dick MossFitness: YouTube Fitness Channel Combines Home-Based Exercise & Contemporary Art

A fun YouTube fitness channel that combines home-based exercises with works of contemporary art.... keep reading..

Badminton: Watch for a Lateral Weight Shift to Neutralize a Rushing Serve Receiver
Dick Moss, Editor, Physical Education Update.comBadminton: Watch for a Lateral Weight Shift to Neutralize a Rushing Serve Receiver

To counter an aggressive serve receiver, serve to the side opposite a lateral weight shift.... keep reading..

XC Running: An Intense Warmup Routine for XC & Distance Running Races
Dick Moss, Editor, Physical Education Update.comXC Running: An Intense Warmup Routine for XC & Distance Running Races

A distance running warmup that includes a three-minute hard repetition can be more effective than the traditional jog-drills-and strides routine.... keep reading..

Basketball: Protect the Ball Pivot Drill
Steve MarksBasketball: Protect the Ball Pivot Drill

A drill that teaches players to use the pivot to create space and protect the ball.... keep reading..

Training-Room Tips: RICE Treatment Also Reduces Scar Tissue & the Chance of Re-Injury
Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.comTraining-Room Tips: RICE Treatment Also Reduces Scar Tissue & the Chance of Re-Injury

The traditional RICE treatment (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) reduces not only swelling and inflammation, but also the formation of scar tissue around soft tissue injuries.... keep reading..

Sport Psychology: Three Steps for Getting Your Athletes Into Performance Mode
Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.comSport Psychology: Three Steps for Getting Your Athletes Into Performance Mode

A step-by-step coaching strategy for helping athletes achieve the ideal mental state for optimal performance. Includes a reproducible handout.... keep reading..

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