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Tennis - First Serve Game
Dick MossTennis - First Serve Game

A simple change in scoring that places more emphasis on first serves for both servers and receivers. Fun option for varsity practices and physical education classes.... keep reading..

Soccer - Eye Focus of Elite Goalies During Penalty Shots
Dick Moss

In penalty kick situations, recent research has found that elite goalkeepers use their eyes differently than their inexperienced counterparts. Differences in Eye FocusElite goalkeepers tend to fix th... keep reading..

Track - Use Flip Flops as Track Spike Protectors
Dick Moss

Runners can put their spikes inside flip flops to protect them from damage when walking on hard surfaces.... keep reading..

Football - Become a Better Football Player Through Wrestling
Meghan Juuti

Wrestling can be a specific mode of off-season training for football players.... keep reading..

Track - Passive Versus Active Recovery During Sprint Practice
Dick Moss

Passive recovery appears to be better than active recovery when performing repeated sprints for the development of maximum speed.... keep reading..

Cross-Country Running - Tempo Speeds Should be Faster Than Traditionally Thought
Dick MossCross-Country Running - Tempo Speeds Should be Faster Than Traditionally Thought

Lactate threshold pace (tempo) is best improved by running at speeds faster than originally believed optimal.... keep reading..

Swimming - Balance Ball Flutter Kick Drill
Meghan Juuti

Here's an exercise that uses the freestyle position to develop a strong flutter kick while improving balance and strength. It's also an excellent exercise for the core, strengthening both the abdomina... keep reading..

Wrestling - Prepare for Referee Errors
Dick Moss

A strategy for overcoming the errors that referees can make in wrestling matches.... keep reading..

Lacrosse - The Wall Cradle Drill
Dick Moss

A drill that teaches players to cradle on both sides while keeping the stick vertical.... keep reading..

Basketball - Research Proves That Teamwork Wins Games
Meghan JuutiBasketball - Research Proves That Teamwork Wins Games

A basketball study that reinforces the effectiveness of passing the ball versus individual dribbling.... keep reading..

Tennis: Coaching Cue for Watching the Ball
Meghan Juuti

A coaching cue that prompts players about when to look up after making contact with the ball.... keep reading..

Basketball - Passing Points Game
Dick Moss, Editor, Physical Education Update

A great way to encourage players to pass the ball. Great for varsity practices or physical education classes.... keep reading..

Golf - Keep the Putter Flat for Better Accuracy
Dick Moss

A common putting error is to allow the putter to tilt so the toe is above the level of the green.... keep reading..

Volleyball - Watch the Passer in Addition to the Ball
Meghan Juuti

Much of success in volleyball setting depends on anticipation. Setters can improve their anticipation abilities by avoiding the common mistake of watching only the ball as the passer receives it. What... keep reading..

Golf - The Ball is Not the Target
Dick Moss

A change in emphasis in which the green is the target, not the ball.... keep reading..

Football - How to Prepare Your Defense for Fast Receivers
Dick MossReceiver (#19) Lines Up In Front of Line of Scrimmage

Does your next opponent have faster receivers than you? Are you wondering how to prepare your defensive backs when your own receivers are several steps slower than your opponent's? If so, take a tip f... keep reading..

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