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Field Events/Javelin: Use Weighted Balls to Test Javelin Technique
Glenn McAtee, ContributorField Events/Javelin: Use Weighted Balls to Test Javelin Technique

Use a weighted ball to determine whether your javelin throwers are most limited by lack of strength or by technique.... keep reading..

Football: Shed the Block Drill
Dick Moss, EditorFootball: Shed the Block Drill

A football drill in which defenders must avoid the block while staying aware of the ball carrier. Can be used for both full-contact and flag football.... keep reading..

Strength: A Less Obvious Advantage to Free Weights Versus Machines
Dick Moss, EditorStrength: A Less Obvious Advantage to Free Weights Versus Machines

Compared to machine weights, free weights require two extra practice movements per exercise set.... keep reading..

Baseball/Softball: Correcting the Dead Stop Hitter
Dick Moss, EditorBaseball/Softball: Correcting the Dead Stop Hitter

Baseball and softball batters should move their hands slightly backward in preparing to swing at the incoming pitch.... keep reading..

Volleyball: Setter Placement - Give a Margin for Error
Dick Moss, EditorVolleyball: Setter Placement - Give a Margin for Error

If your volleyball passers often overshoot the setter, try moving the setter away from the net.... keep reading..

Basketball: Inside Shooting Drill
Dick Moss, EditorBasketball: Inside Shooting Drill

A drill that teaches players to shoot against aggressive defensive pressure from inside the key.... keep reading..

Cross-Country Skiing: Use Different Poling "Gears" As You Pick Up Speed
Dick Moss, EditorCross-Country Skiing: Use Different Poling Gears As You Pick Up Speed

As speed increases, a cross-country skier's arms should straighten, almost like changing gears on a bike.... keep reading..

Blog: Downhill Skiing Video is a Sure Adrenaline Rush
Dick Moss, EditorBlog: Downhill Skiing Video is a Sure Adrenaline Rush

"In the Blink of an Eye" is a downhill skiing video that provides lessons in sport psychology while giving a vivid demonstration of the strength, courage and skill of elite downhill skiers.... keep reading..

Tennis: Alley Rally Game
Dick Moss, EditorTennis: Alley Rally Game

A modified tennis game in which players score a point for each shot that lands inside the alley. Good for physical education classes and varsity teams.... keep reading..

Teaching: Business Card Icebreaker for Self-Esteem
Dick Moss, EditorTeaching: Business Card Icebreaker for Self-Esteem

Students can make personal business cards as an icebreaker activity and to improve self-esteem and class cohesion.... keep reading..

Swimming/Outdoor Education: Cold Water Survival Methods
Dick Moss, EditorSwimming/Outdoor Education: Cold Water Survival Methods

For survival in cold water, avoid drown-proofing, get onto the boat if possible, and if forced to stay in the water, keep the body compact.... keep reading..

Soccer/Equipment: Teach Heading with a Soccer Sock
Dick Moss, EditorSoccer/Equipment: Teach Heading with a Soccer Sock

A swinging soccer ball in pantyhose can be used for non-threatening heading practice.... keep reading..

Sport Psychology: Visualize Difficult Situations
Dick Moss, EditorSport Psychology: Visualize Difficult Situations

In order to improve mental toughness, have student athletes visualize themselves shaking off difficult competitive situations.... keep reading..

Blog: The Best Toboggan Hill in the World!
Dick Moss, EditorBlog: The Best Toboggan Hill in the World!

Is winter getting your students down? Show them this video to get them fired up about winter activities!... keep reading..

Nutrition: Team Sport Players Can Deplete Their Glycogen Stores
Dick Moss, EditorNutrition: Team Sport Players Can Deplete Their Glycogen Stores

Glycogen depletion can occur after only 15-30 minutes of high-intensity, interval-style effort, which many team sports require.... keep reading..

Gymnastics: Correcting a Low Forward Salto
Dick Moss, EditorGymnastics: Correcting a Low Forward Salto

The reason that gymnnasts produce poor height and incomplete rotation in the forward salto is usually an arm drive that is downward, not upward.... keep reading..

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