Fitness - Page 1

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...

Why You Shouldn't Work Out Every Day

May 18, 2013 | Steve Green

The best athletes in the world are committed to a training program that enhances their physical skills. However, training more often doesn't necessarily always lead to better results. It's just as important to give your body time to recover as 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...

Boot Camp Class Basics

May 17, 2013 | Ali Robbins Hyatt

No one questions the toughness of our military training programs. Our soldiers are trained and conditioned with the most challenging drills to prepare them to fight and defend. If a workout is good enough for our soldiers, it's guaranteed to whip...

Push Your Off-Season Basketball Conditioning to the Next Level

May 17, 2013 | Shaquala Williams

Basketball players, coaches and fans regularly disagree on what makes an athlete "a clutch player." Is it when they regularly score the game-winning basket, set up momentum-changing plays or consistently play hard-press defense against the opponent? (Here are 8 Ways to...

5 Simple Knee Injury Prevention Exercises

May 17, 2013 | Zachary Hook

It’s easy to take your knees for granted. They support your entire body and allow you to take thousands of steps every day. For athletes, they withstand the stress of sprinting, jumping and changing direction. (Learn more about the knee...

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...

Stiff Back? You Might Be Hurting It By Stretching

May 16, 2013 | Kasey Esser

Curing a stiff or achy lower back requires more than dropping back into child's pose. It's a common misconception. Although a static backstretch may feel awesome, it's actually ineffective for stretching back muscles. This is due to the fact that you...

6 Often-Overlooked Performance Attributes and How to Address Them to Become a Playmaker

May 16, 2013 | J.R. Niklos

It takes more than speed and strength to be a playmaker on the field or court. You train for countless hours to be a standout in your game, but you might be overlooking six athletic attributes that can make a...