Sports Skills - Page 1

May 23, 2013 | Kyle Ohman

To dominate the boards, you don't need to be the tallest or biggest guy in the paint. All it takes to be a great rebounder is learning how to box out your opponents. (Learn to Play Strong Defense With Brandon Jennings.) The...

Pitching Drills: Separating the Good From the Bad

May 22, 2013 | Phil Rosengren

For the inexperienced pitcher, parent or coach, selecting decent pitching drills can be overwhelming. With such a wide variety available, it's hard to determine what's effective and what's potentially dangerous. A quality pitching drill can help program a pitcher's arm for...

Lacrosse Face-Off Technique: The Pinch and Pop

May 20, 2013 | Robert Taylor

The lacrosse face-off is more than just a haphazard battle for the ball. Each player must go in with a strategy to get his stick on the ball and overpower his opponent. And one of the most effective techniques used...

How to Run and Attack the 1-3-1 Half-Court Trap

May 19, 2013 | Daniel Kobialka

Many basketball teams find the 1-3-1 half-court trap to be an extremely effective tool for disrupting opposing offenses. When offenses get uncomfortable, they start turning the ball over and giving up easy baskets in transition. Learn how to use it...

Golfers: Take Your Practice Swing to the Course

May 17, 2013 | Larry Seely

Golfers often look terrific on the driving range, but fail to take the same swing to the course. Why? Many players use the driving range simply to beat balls and fail to develop their skills. However, the driving range is...

6 Basketball Layup Variations, Part 6: The Backhand Reverse Layup

May 16, 2013 | Mike Meister

If you find yourself missing the backhand reverse layup pretty regularly, you’ve been taught incorrectly. Most coaches teach players to turn their body when shooting the reverse layup, creating too much extra movement. This not only lowers your odds of making...

Lacrosse Face-Off Technique: The Jam

May 16, 2013 | Robert Taylor

You need fast hands to win a lacrosse face-off. They allow you to get to the ball quicker, move to an advantageous position and get the ball to one of your teammates. (Learn how to perform the Clamp.) As a face-off specialist, it's...

Bellator Champ Ben Askren's Most Effective Stand-Up MMA Moves

May 16, 2013 | Dustin Brady

Olympic wrestler and Bellator welterweight champion Ben Askren recently partnered with the National Guard to show off some of his favorite MMA moves. In this article, he explains his go-to stand-up techniques. Step-Behind Double-Leg Takedown When to Use It: When you’re close...

Cut the Ice in Half for Additional Skill Development

May 14, 2013 | Chris Costa

Tired of Russian Circles and the countless other half-ice hockey drills your team has been completing in practice since the Squirt level? To enhance speed, agility and puck-handling skills in a tight space, incorporate a half-ice, board-to-board game situation drill into...

Become the Point Guard Your Team Needs With These Drills

May 14, 2013 | Shaquala Williams

Ever played against a basketball team that seemed out of sync, fumbling passes and messing up schemes? They probably lacked a talented point guard. Point guards are the heart and soul of a basketball team. On-court extensions of their coaches, they...